When it comes to gender stereotypes it is simple to argue whether or not they are a problem to people/society or not, and if so, in what type of ways are gender stereotypes a problem. According to this article they say that “ A gender stereotype is harmful when it limits women’s and men’s capacity to develop their personal abilities.” Gender stereotypes also comes into conflict when “[it’s to] pursue their professional careers and make choices about their life and life plans.” According to this article stereotypes make the assumptions of a person's inherent abilities, opportunities and environment, which "tend to be prejudicial."
People do not seem to think that gender stereotypes are harmful, however they do not seem to understand the bias that comes with gender stereotypes to the way they think about the opposite gender or even about their own. According to the website of “Advantage's and Disadvantage's of Stereotypes” they state that using stereotypes creates “judgment about someone” which in many cases “might be completely misguided and incorrect...”
However, when it come to the advantages of stereotypes they claim that because of them we are able to “categorize people into groups...making life more predictable and easier to understand.”
People do not seem to think that gender stereotypes are harmful, however they do not seem to understand the bias that comes with gender stereotypes to the way they think about the opposite gender or even about their own. According to the website of “Advantage's and Disadvantage's of Stereotypes” they state that using stereotypes creates “judgment about someone” which in many cases “might be completely misguided and incorrect...”
However, when it come to the advantages of stereotypes they claim that because of them we are able to “categorize people into groups...making life more predictable and easier to understand.”