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Which of the following best captures the societal impact of role stereotypes?
Which of the following best captures the societal impact of role stereotypes?
- They primarily serve to reinforce positive attributes associated with specific roles, thereby improving overall societal appreciation for diverse occupations and lifestyles.
- They invariably enhance individual self-perception by providing clear guidelines for behavior and personal development.
- They ensure clear social expectations, promoting societal harmony and reducing individual ambiguity.
- They can restrict individual opportunities and perpetuate unrealistic expectations, influencing both self-perception and the perception of others. (correct)
Role stereotypes are exclusively detrimental, offering no potential benefits to social cohesion or individual understanding.
Role stereotypes are exclusively detrimental, offering no potential benefits to social cohesion or individual understanding.
False (B)
Describe a situation where adhering to a role stereotype could lead to a negative outcome for an individual or group.
Describe a situation where adhering to a role stereotype could lead to a negative outcome for an individual or group.
Adhering to gender stereotypes, where women are expected to be less assertive in professional settings, could hinder their career advancement and limit their opportunities for leadership roles.
The expectation that doctors should always be ______ and ______ is an example of an occupational role stereotype.
The expectation that doctors should always be ______ and ______ is an example of an occupational role stereotype.
Match each role with a stereotype commonly associated with it:
Match each role with a stereotype commonly associated with it:
Flashcards
Role Stereotype
Role Stereotype
Societal expectations about behaviors tied to a specific social position.
Role Stereotype Traits
Role Stereotype Traits
Beliefs about traits linked to a social position (e.g., gender, job).
Traditional Male Roles
Traditional Male Roles
Acting tough, suppressing emotion, providing in all situations
Occupational Role Stereotype
Occupational Role Stereotype
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Age-Related Role Stereotype
Age-Related Role Stereotype
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