Gender Stereotypes | Masculinity vs Femininity | What is a Man? What is a Woman?
Summary
TLDRThe video explores gender stereotypes and their impact on society. It highlights that women hold fewer top business positions due to gender biases, and men are often seen as dominant leaders. Gender stereotypes are shaped from a young age, where boys are encouraged to be strong and suppress emotions, while girls are taught to be passive. The script discusses how societal norms reinforce these roles, emphasizing that both men and women possess traits typically assigned to the opposite gender, challenging the binary view of gender. It encourages embracing a broader understanding of human traits.
Takeaways
- đ Women only hold about 15% of top business positions globally, reflecting gender disparities in leadership.
- đ€ Gender-based stereotypes and unconscious biases contribute to fewer women in leadership roles.
- đ§âđ€âđ§ A 2006 study found that leadership traits like assertiveness and dominance are often associated with men.
- đ¶ Gender stereotypes are reinforced from childhood, where societal norms dictate how boys and girls should behave.
- đ« The binary view of gender (male/female) is challenged, and it's acknowledged that gender is more fluid.
- ⧠Sex (biological) and gender (social/cultural) are not the same, and conflating them is a misconception.
- đŠ Boys are taught to value dominance and suppress emotions, which has negative consequences for their emotional development.
- đą Men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women, partly due to societal expectations of masculinity.
- đ€ Research shows many men lack close friendships, further isolating them emotionally.
- đ± Both men and women possess traits traditionally labeled as masculine or feminine, and behavior is influenced by learned social norms, not biology.
Q & A
What is the ratio of women to men on business boards in Europe?
-The ratio of women to men on business boards in Europe is 1.5 to 10, meaning only about 15% of women hold top positions in the business world.
What is one explanation for the low representation of women in leadership positions?
-Research suggests that gender stereotypes and unconscious bias contribute to the low representation of women in leadership positions. These stereotypes associate leadership qualities like dominance, strength, and assertiveness more with men than women.
What did the 2006 study reveal about perceptions of leadership attributes?
-The 2006 study revealed that leadership attributes, such as taking charge and commanding authority, are more commonly associated with men. This is due to societal beliefs that men are more dominant, strong, and assertiveâqualities often linked to leadership.
How do gender stereotypes develop in society?
-Gender stereotypes develop from early life experiences, where societal norms and expectations reinforce specific behaviors for boys and girls. For example, girls are often expected to be clean, quiet, and polite, while boys are encouraged to be assertive and independent.
What is the myth about gender being binary, and why is it incorrect?
-The myth is that gender is binary, meaning people can only be male (masculine) or female (feminine). This is incorrect because gender is more fluid, and people can express a range of identities beyond just male or female.
What is the difference between sex and gender?
-Sex refers to biological anatomy, such as genitals, which determine if someone is classified as male or female at birth. Gender, on the other hand, refers to societal roles, behaviors, and identities, which can be more varied and are not strictly linked to biology.
What negative stereotypes are associated with masculinity from a young age?
-Boys are often taught that being a man means dominating, being strong, and controlling emotions. Emotional and creative expression is discouraged, as it is not seen as fitting for a 'real man.'
How do societal expectations of masculinity impact menâs mental health?
-Societal expectations for men to be emotionally reserved and self-reliant can lead to isolation and poor emotional well-being. For example, studies show that men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women, partly due to the stigma around expressing vulnerability.
What personal experience does the speaker share about the pressures of masculinity?
-The speaker shares that, due to his fatherâs absence, he had to take on the role of 'man of the house' at a young age, learning about finances and responsibilities on his own. He internalized the message that men must be strong and not show emotions.
What conclusion does the speaker draw about gender stereotypes and behavior?
-The speaker concludes that behavior is not genetically predetermined but learned through societal reinforcement. People can display both 'male' and 'female' traits, depending on the situation, and these traits should not be strictly tied to one gender.
Outlines
đ©âđŒ Gender Stereotypes in Business Leadership
This paragraph discusses the significant gender disparity in business leadership roles, where women only make up about 15% of board positions. Research attributes this gap to gender stereotypes and unconscious bias, which shape perceptions of leadership qualities. Society tends to associate traits like assertiveness and dominance with men, reinforcing the stereotype that men are better suited for leadership roles. This paragraph further explores how societal norms influence these biases, leading people to favor men when thinking of leaders.
đ§ The Impact of Gender Norms on Childhood Development
This section describes how societal expectations and gender norms begin influencing individuals from a young age. It gives an example of a girl being reprimanded for playing messily, as society expects girls to be neat and 'lady-like.' These experiences, reinforced by adults and media, shape behaviors and instill gender stereotypes. Over time, girls develop passive traits due to repeated societal messages about how they should behave, ultimately internalizing these stereotypes.
⧠Debunking the Gender Binary Myth
This paragraph challenges the outdated belief that gender is binary, arguing that people can exist beyond the traditional male and female categories. It explains that gender and sex are often conflated, but they are distinct concepts: sex refers to biological attributes, while gender is more fluid and socially constructed. It highlights that many individuals are born with genitalia that don't fit neatly into male or female categories, and calls for greater recognition of this diversity.
đŠ Harmful Masculinity and Emotional Suppression in Boys
Here, the script explores how boys are socialized to adopt traditional masculine ideals, such as strength, dominance, and emotional suppression. Boys are taught from a young age that showing emotions or creativity is not 'manly.' This pressure leads men to struggle with emotional expression and vulnerability, contributing to higher rates of loneliness and even suicide among men. The paragraph references a UK study showing that many men struggle to form close friendships, which exacerbates these emotional difficulties.
đšâđŠ Personal Story of Masculinity and Responsibility
The narrator shares a personal story about having to take on the role of 'man of the house' in the absence of their father. They describe the societal expectations to be strong and self-reliant, managing responsibilities like taxes and finances. The emotional toll of this burden is discussed, along with the realization that it is okay to express emotions and seek help. The narrator reflects on their personal growth, acknowledging that vulnerability and emotional expression do not diminish their masculinity.
đ Gender Stereotypes as Learned Behavior
This concluding paragraph emphasizes that gendered behaviors are not biologically determined but are the result of societal conditioning. It lists common stereotypes assigned to women (emotional, passive) and men (logical, strong), noting that everyone possesses a mixture of both sets of traits. The script challenges these rigid gender roles, urging viewers to recognize the flexibility of personal traits and to resist the constraints of societal labels. The narrator encourages viewers to reflect on how they navigate gender expectations.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄGender stereotypes
đĄUnconscious bias
đĄLeadership attributes
đĄSocietal norms
đĄMasculinity
đĄFemininity
đĄGender binary
đĄEmotional expression
đĄGender roles
đĄLearned behavior
Highlights
Only about 15% of women hold top positions in the business world, with men occupying more business board seats globally.
Research suggests that gender stereotypes and unconscious bias contribute to men being seen as dominant and strong leaders, while women are often overlooked for leadership roles.
A 2006 study on leadership attributes concluded that traits associated with taking charge and commanding leadership are more commonly linked to men.
Society's norms reinforce the belief that men are more assertive and dominant, while women are expected to follow more passive, nurturing roles.
Gender stereotypes start early in life, with girls being told to behave in ways that conform to societal expectations of femininity.
Gender stereotypes are reinforced throughout a person's life by adults, media, school, and other societal influences.
Myth #1: Gender is binary, meaning society expects individuals to fit into either male/masculine or female/feminine categories, which is not true.
Myth #2: Sex and gender are the same, but they are differentâsex refers to biological anatomy, while gender is a social construct.
One in 2,000 babies are born with genitals that do not conform to traditional male or female categories, challenging the binary view of gender.
Negative stereotypes about masculinity encourage boys to prioritize dominance, strength, and success over emotional expression.
Men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women, partly due to social norms that discourage emotional vulnerability in men.
Research in the UK shows that over half of men over the age of 25 cannot identify a close friend, revealing a lack of emotional connections.
Boys are taught from a young age to 'man up,' avoid emotions, and be independent, which creates long-term emotional barriers.
The speaker shares a personal story about being expected to take on responsibilities at a young age due to societal expectations of masculinity.
In conclusion, gender traits are not genetically predestined but are learned behaviors shaped by societal norms and expectations.
Transcripts
gender stereotypes according to the
European statistic on average the ratio
of women to men on Business board are
1.5 to 10 which means only about 15% of
women held top position in the business
World research studies and Survey has
showed that globally men occupy more
business board seat than women so what
exactly is going on Research think is
due to the mindset of gender based
stereotypes and uncon ious bias there
was a study done in 2006 which asked the
question about leadership attributes and
characteristics and how they connect
with a man and a woman the conclusion
was interesting most attributes and
characteristics that link to be taking
charge and commanding leadership went
toward men due to the belief of what man
supposed to be with a default perception
and mindset that men are more dominant
strong and assertive the qualities of a
good leader with the society Norms
influence people tend to Incline to
believe and to assume man instead of
woman when they hear the word leader so
why do we have the stereotypes so
imagine that when you are born the
doctor assign you as a female you are
expected to follow a law what the
society Norm tell you what a girl should
be and how a girl should act then one
day you as a girl being messy and
playing in the sand at a playground and
your parents step in and say hey don't
face her up look that's is not how a
little girl plays a little girl should
be nice A little girl shouldn't be dirty
and So eventually that lecture
reinforced The Stereotype of what a girl
should and should not do throughout her
life see AB all this information from
adults Television Internet school and
everything around her of what a girl
should be eventually once she grow up
She develop what I would call passive
traits that we can now say are gender
stereotypes due to years of Behavioral
influence and reinforcement Society Ms
that influence gender stereotypes myth
number one gender is binary what that
mean is that we can only have two
choices we can either be male and be
masculine or a female and be feminine
there is nothing in between and nothing
Beyond which we know is not true for
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MTH number two sex and gender are the
same thing no they are not well in fact
they are quite a different sex is our
biology it's our anatomy it's that
moment at Birth when we look at our
genital and decide whether we are a boy
or a girl the interesting fact is that
one in 2,000 babies are born with
genitals that do not conform to the
gender box of male or female negatives
stereotypes about masculinity at a young
age most boys and young men are taught
that their highest values as a man is
their ability to dominate be strong to
control and to succeed at our CA the
biggest challenge that young boy and
young men face today is being taught
that emotional and creative expression
are not what a real man do say we were
taught at Birth that being masculine is
important as a man as we grow older we
put masculinity on a pedestal and we as
men led to believe that we must have a
strong sense of masculine pride and
undermine the feminine qualities be a
man man up man don't cry STP up pick
yourself up stop with emotion be cool
these are words that every man heard
when they little boy from their parents
care scker and adult around them this
have great impact and consequences
according to the World Health
Organization if you Google it you can
see that a recent released study show
that men are four times more likely to
commit suicide than women so why is this
happening research in UK found that more
than half of men over the age of 25
cannot identify what they would consider
to be a best friend or close friend
think about it that means this men do
not have the necessary emotional skills
to share and be vulnerable with other
males in fear of being making fun of or
being teased Society has created a
social norms that expect men to be
strong and learn to deal with it bys
don't depend on others fix your own mess
is what some men think they should do as
a man personally I can share similar
experience with this as a man for a
longest time I have to be the man of the
house because my dad wasn't around for
sometime I was expected to figure out
everything on my own learn about taxes
and financial documents to help out my
mom and figure out how to stay afo and
survive during the unstable economic
recession I can empathize with many guys
out there about what is expected being a
man is I went through it before men
don't cry men learn to pick themselves
up and move forward man is tough and
strong and what I constantly tell myself
as I grow up being the man at the house
as I get older I also get more mature
and wiser with age I guess I learned
that it is not that bad to be a little
emotional sometimes I am a man but I am
also a human being and I know that I
cannot do everything by myself and I
like everyone else have problems and
flaws in conclusion what I am trying to
say is that our action are not
genetically predestined it's all due to
learn behavior when we all have both
male and female character traits we
assign female to be emotional passive
and submissive dependent affectionate
kindness collaborative thoughtfulness
patient caring sensitive and Etc or male
supposed to be logical strong aggressive
assertive independent confident
competitive strong body language
dominant vocal and Loud physical and Etc
and I am sure you can agree with me that
at certain time you can identify with
any of this personal traits based on who
you are speaking to or what you are
doing at the time of the day you can be
either vocal and loud or passive and
submissive but hey we're still man in
the end despite what the society label
as feminine
traits hi I hope you guys like the video
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gendo stereotype by commenting down
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