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Stereotype Activity

• Gather ideas on how one acts like a man and is ladylike.

• What damage do these stereotypes do to ourselves and others?

• Where do we get these stereotypes?

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Directions – While watching the TV show, write down some examples of the expected gender roles for the leading characters.

Gender roles – Women

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Gender roles – Men

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Reflect upon gender roles in TV shows today. Compare/contrast the gender roles of TV shows in the 1950s to TV shows today. Provide specific examples from today’s TV shows if possible.

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