Stereotypes

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This paper explains that stereotypes exist in all cultural systems. The author points out that they impact people's perceptions of gender identity, gender roles and many social practices. The paper relates that, although the negative effects of stereotypes are well-known, it is clear that stereotypes continue to exit, be reproduced and exert pervasive influence on human mind and actions.

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"Stereotypes exist in all cultural systems and they have impact on people's perceptions on gender identity and gender roles as well as on many social practices. Although the negative effects of stereotypes are well-known today, it is clear that stereotypes continue to exit, be reproduced and exert pervasive influence on human mind and actions. Gender stereotypes are "common, culture-wide beliefs about how men and women differ in personal qualities and characteristics" (Denis and Kunkel, 2004, p.156). Stereotypical male personality traits include being "objective, competitive, logical, independent, aggressive, responsible, rational, and ambitious.""

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