Male & Female Expected Behaviour

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  • Young Girls are expected to play with dolls & associate with the colour pink
  • As girls get older, they are deemed as gentle, ladylike & polite
  • Gender expectations can vary across different cultures and societies
  • Young Boys are conditioned to behave aggressively with their friends, take an interest in cars & war
  • As young boys grow older, men are expected to objectify women as a sign of dominance & status
  • Gender stereotypes and expectations are reinforced by the media, influencing how individuals perceive and internalize gender roles