Now you and I will consider how real and serious the problem of gender-based stereotyping is in our lives.

Let's start with distinguishing what gender stereotypes are. These are the stereotypical perceptions of society that persons of a certain sex should or should not be.

I want to give some of the most striking examples of gender-based stereotyping. The most unjustified one, in my opinion, is the stereotype that a girl with white hair is stupider than others, and because of this stereotype, some people do not take blondes seriously.

Also, there is a widespread stereotype in society about the division of women's and men's responsibilities that a man should be a "hunter" and a woman a "guardian". Personally, I disagree with this stereotype so much because both men and women are primarily individuals who need development and self-improvement.

Where do gender-based stereotypes come from?

Let's start with the fact that these stereotypes appeared decades ago. At that time it was considered the norm, these stereotypes were passed down from generation to generation and have survived to our times, but, fortunately, most people today do not follow these stereotypes and listen only to their personal opinions.

I believe that these gender-based stereotypes need to be eradicated. How can we do that? You need to demonstrate the opposition with specific examples. I believe that together we will be able to eradicate this global problem until there will be only a few or dozens people who will still follow gender stereotypes.

Author: Viktoria Maletskaya

Form: 10B

Teacher: Rybalka N.V.