This is one common expectation placed on men that can lead to emotional repression
Being strong or emotionless
This Scottish city was the site of a study on adolescents and gender bias
Dundee
This group was asked to match gender-based occupational terms with kinship terms in a study on stereotyping.
The students
This is often the first place where children learn gender roles
The home/household
Parents may do this without realizing it contributing to gender stereotypes
Unintentionally reinforces stereotypes
This belief often found at the core of male stereotypes, encourages the idea that men should slays lead or be in control
Male dominance
Both studies focused on how adolescents respond to this
Gender Stereotypes
This generational group was found to be more inflexible towards gender stereotypes.
The Adults
Parents may unintentionally reinforce gender roles through everyday items or responsibilities
Toys and Chores
Encouraging this, regardless of gender, helps children grow authentically
all kinds of interests
Men are often expected to take on these two traditional family roles
protector and provider
The Dundee study revealed that these unconscious decisions could influence future choices, like this
Career Paths
The hypothesis of the study claimed that all age groups would recognize this.
A violation of gender stereotypes
In early childhood, boys are often told not to do this, while girls are encouraged to
Cry/Expression Emotions
Allowing this at home empowers kids to be themselves
emotional expression
This mental health issue can arise when men suppress emotions and feel disconnected from others
Emotional isolation
These kinds of assumptions can shape both answers and future choices
Gender expectations or stereotypes
This is the observed trend in how sensitivity to gender stereotypes changes across age.
A change over the age gradient
Breaking the cycle of stereotypes starts here, according to Emily
at home/or with parents
Parents can help break the cycle by challenging these at home
gender roles
This harmful mindset can prevent men from seeking help and building healthy relationships
Self-destructive mindset
These two factors were commonly evaluated in both studies to identify bias
Academic Subject choices and Gender alignment with role models
This was slightly faster in reaction time during stereotype categorization.
Categorization of male stereotypes
This kind of encouragement from parents helps children grow authentically, regardless of gender
encouraging all kinds of interests
These early years have this kind of impact on a child’s development
Long-term impact