Clues & Answers
What is discrimination?
A word for treating people unfairly because of their gender.
Who usually does housework in traditional families?
A man working as a kindergarten teacher is breaking a...
gender stereotype
Name a famous female superhero.
Who is Wonder Woman?
What is a nurse, or teacher?
A job that is traditionally seen as “for women.”
In many countries, who is expected to pay on a first date?
In many countries, who is expected to pay on a first date?
A woman becoming a firefighter is an example of...
gender equality or empowerment
Women play these type of roles in old movies.
What is wives, mothers, or helpers?
What is a feminist?
A person who believes men and women should have equal rights.
Can both men and women be good parents?
Yes, both men and women can care for and raise children.
Some people say “boys shouldn’t cry.” What is this an example of?
A gender stereotype
Jobs often shown as “male-only” in action films.
What is police officer, soldier, or spy?
What is a gender stereotype?
A phrase meaning unfair idea about what men or women should do.
Do women sometimes get paid less than men at work?
Yes, in some jobs women earn less than men.
Yes, girls can do any job they want, including a driver.
A girl wants to be a truck driver. Is that OK?
Advertising broke gender stereotypes showing strong women and emotional men
What is it shows more strong women and emotional men?
What is feminine?
The opposite of “masculine.”
Why is it important for girls and boys to study the same subjects?
Because boys and girls should have the same working opportunities.
People should stop thinking by showing examples of both men and women doing different jobs.
How can we help people stop thinking “this job is only for men or women”?
Social media helps fight gender stereotypes
What is it gives people a voice to share real experiences?