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gender stereotype

gender stereotype A gender stereotype is an expectation that certain traits, roles, or descriptions fit males or females in a socially typical way.

A gender stereotype is an expectation that certain traits, roles, or descriptions fit males or females in a socially typical way. Information that matches these expectations is seen as more fitting, while information that goes against them can seem less natural or likely.