Discuss gender stereotypes generally associated with females or males in your current/ prior position or in the field you intend to pursue. Define these stereotypes and how they may impact the job performance. Discuss any personal experience you may have with sexual harassment or gender bias as a victim or witness. Explain the situation and how it was resolved or, if not resolved, how you would recommend it be resolved. If you have not witnessed a situation use scholarly research to discuss an incident.
Gender Stereotypes with Female vs Males
Gender stereotypes associated with females often stem from traditional societal roles and cultural expectations. For example, they are assumed to be nurturing and caring that is thought to be more empathetic and emotionally supportive than males. Additionally, females are stereotyped as less rational or prone to emotional decision-making. Also, females are expected to defer to others, especially men, in authority. Moreover, They are believed to need protection or guidance from others, especially men. Furthermore, females are expected to prioritize family, children, and household responsibilities. They are assumed to be naturally skilled at domestic tasks.
With regard to work, females are stereotyped as less authoritative or decisive than male counterparts. It is expected that females take on roles like assistants, nurses, or teachers rather than executives or engineers. Society views women as not suitable for roles in law enforcement, military, or high-level decision-making positions. Females should be concerned with beauty or fashion and invest time and energy into appearance.
DELIVERABLES:
The paper should be in APA format, 5- pages long, not including the title (cover) page and reference page, with a minimum of 4 references, double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, and 1” inch margins. Remember, the Student Academic Success Center is available to assist you in person or via email with editing, proofing, and APA formatting of papers with at least 48 hours advance notice.