4.1. Gender Prejudice and Discrimination

• Gender discrimination involves treating individuals differently based on their gender
• Societal norms reinforce gender stereotypes through accepted behaviors and expectations
• Order the key elements of gender prejudice:

  1️⃣ Beliefs that one gender is superior

  2️⃣ Assigning roles and traits

  3️⃣ Discrimination in opportunities
• Gender discrimination translates unfair beliefs into discriminatory actions.


  True
• Match the impact of gender prejudice with its effect on individuals or society:

  Psychological Impact ↔️ Lower self-esteem

  Social Impact ↔️ Strained relationships

  Economic Impact ↔️ Underutilization of talent
• What is the role of legislation in combating gender discrimination?

  Protecting individual rights
• Education and awareness are crucial strategies for promoting gender equality.


  True
• Individual actions play a role in addressing systemic gender prejudice.


  True
• The belief that one gender is superior to the other is an example of gender prejudice.


  True
• Match the key element of gender discrimination with an example:

  Unequal treatment ↔️ Denying promotions to women

  Limiting opportunities ↔️ Excluding men from childcare services

  Perpetuating stereotypes ↔️ Pay disparity based on gender
• Societal norms reinforce gender stereotypes through accepted behaviors and expectations
• Gender prejudice can lead to mental health issues.


  True
• What type of approach is required to combat gender prejudice and discrimination?

  Multi-faceted
• What do anti-discrimination laws and equal opportunity policies provide?

  Legal framework
• What are the key components of a comprehensive approach to combat gender prejudice and discrimination?

  Education, legislation, diversity, actions
• Assigning specific roles and traits to different genders is an example of gender prejudice.

  True
• Gender discrimination builds on gender prejudice
• What is an example of gender prejudice in STEM fields?

  Thinking women are less capable
• How does media representation influence gender perceptions?

  By depicting stereotypes
• What is an example of gender prejudice related to emotions?

  Believing men shouldn't show emotions
• What is the role of cultural traditions in perpetuating gender inequalities?

  Upholding patriarchal structures
• How does gender prejudice affect mental health?

  Increases stress and anxiety
• What are the negative consequences of gender prejudice and discrimination?

  Individual well-being, societal progress
• What legal tools are used to enforce equal rights and fair treatment?

  Anti-discrimination laws
• What are the four components of a comprehensive approach to combat gender prejudice?

  Education, legislation, diversity, individual/societal actions
• What is an example of gender prejudice in the workplace?

  Lower wages for women
• Gender discrimination builds on gender prejudice by translating unfair beliefs into actions.


  True
• Patriarchal family structures are an example of cultural traditions that uphold gender inequalities.


  True
• Lack of educational and career opportunities due to gender prejudice results in economic losses
• Promoting gender equality through media campaigns and public discourse is part of education
• Promoting diversity in workplaces helps break down gender barriers
• Gender prejudice refers to unfair beliefs and attitudes based on gender
• What does gender discrimination unfairly affect for individuals?

  Opportunities and treatment
• Psychologically, gender prejudice and discrimination can lead to lower self-esteem and increased mental health issues.


  True
• Education, legislation, diversity, and individual actions are all necessary to combat gender prejudice and discrimination.


  True
• Socially, gender prejudice and discrimination can lead to strained relationships
• What is gender prejudice?

  Unfair beliefs about gender
• Gender discrimination builds upon gender prejudice by translating beliefs into discriminatory actions.


  True
• Economic factors such as the wage gap contribute to gender disparities
• What is an example of unequal treatment based on gender?

  Denying promotions to women