Week 8 – Jss 2 Second Term Social Studies Lesson Notes

WEEK EIGHT
TOPIC: Gender Stereo types
Meaning of gender stereotype:
Gender stereotype is the misconception or myth that people have about a particular sex or gender or the belief on attitudinal display of a particular gender.
Examples of gender stereotype:
1. Men are stereotyped as being uncaring, more rational, stable strong, brave and rough, staying away from home, being more interested in sport.
2. Women are stereotyped as being prone to tears, less rational having moods being gentle, talking more, wanting to take care of children etc.
Negative effects of gender roles and stereotype:
1. Women experience a drop in self esteem and are more likely to be depressed. 2. Women are more often victims of physical and sexual abuse.
3. Women are less likely to take physical risk.
4. It kills talent and discourages creativity.
5. It encourages stigma.
6. It limits or discourages achievements.
7. It encourages unnecessary rivalry.
8. It encourages discriminations.
9. It limits or discourages achievement.
10. It encourages exploitation of the weaker sex.
Common myths about Gender role

1. Men are easily arose while women are not.
2. A man that has feminine traits is a homosexual
3. Boys and girls cannot be friends or respect each other.
4. A woman who initiate sexual relationship is a prostitute.

Harmful Effects of the Stereotypes

1. Women are more often victims of physical and sexual abuse.
2. They are more likely than male to commit suicide
3. They are less assertive than males.
4. They experience a drop in self-esteem and more likely to be depressed.
5. They are more likely to abandon educational aspirations.

Assignments:

1. Define gender and gender stereotype.
2. Mention three negative effects of gender stereotype.