Self-Concept: Gender

Self-Concept: Gender

1. Gender

   • How you present yourself as male or female with typical characteristics.
   • Gender stereotypes are somewhat true, but only when it comes to emotions - women, and special awareness - men. This has been proven in studies. Men and women are equal and a lot of stereotypes are carried through due to self fulfilling prophecies.
   • Parents can have an influence on children's ideas of gender, but it's only subtle.
   • Genetics do have an influence on gender. Women are better at reading people's emotions and men are better at emotions.

2. Facts

   • Pain is less intensive for men than women.
   • Parents are more inclined to give girls "girl's" toys and boys "boy's" toys.
   • Gender stereotypes can lead to children picking gender typical jobs and roles.
   • Links and pathways in the brain are developed in adolescence.
   • Men are paid 20% more than their women colleagues.
   • Autism affects more males than females.
     • Researches say autism is a supreme version of the male brain.

3. Stereotypes

   • Boys wear blue and girls wear pink.
   • Creative subjects are feminine.
   • Boys are better at maths and science.
   • Men are better at driving.
   • Boys are meant to be able to push themselves more.
   • Women are meant to be housewives.

4. Self concept

   • Your ideal self
   • Low self concept
     • Socially isolated
     • Mental health problems
     • Anxious
     • Reluctant to voice opinions.
   • High self concept
     • Can make friends easily.
     • Good mental health.
     • Takes care of appearance
     • Can support others
     • Tries new things
   • Self esteem
   • Self image