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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following statements challenges gender stereotypes?
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Download Solution PDFGender stereotype is an unfair idea that refers to a generalized view or characteristics that ought to be possessed by women and men.
- It is the relatively fixed and overgeneralized attitudes and behaviours that are considered normal and appropriate for a person in a particular culture based on his or her biological sex.
The statement that 'women are responsible bus drivers' challenges gender stereotypes as this statement is:
- implying the idea that an equal balance of man and women is required in all aspects of life.
- putting women in non-traditional roles and will also promote a sense of gender equality among people.
- removing the stereotype that certain activities are only meant to be done by men and n ot by women and vice versa.
Hence, it could be concluded that the statement that 'women are responsible bus drivers' challenges gender stereotypes.
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