Gender role in a society is often stereotyped and reflects the essence of the given culture and social structure. Certain social roles dominated by either gender, such as traditional social division of labor link to belief about gender roles (Wood & Eagly, 2010). Gender role expectations are pervasive in a society and an individual’s psyche (Firestone, Firestone, & Catlett, 2006; Plant, Hyde, Keltner, & Devine, 2000). Stereotyped views of gender often lead to defensive sexist attitudes that eventually reflected back on social values and policies. Such perspectives and expectations may or may not accurately describe either gender (Firestone & Catlett, 1999; Firestone, Firestone, & Catlett, 2006). The assigned characteristics and roles may confuse
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The identifiable characteristics of individualism include the assumption that all people are separate, autonomous, equal, free, independent, and have the potential to be successful with hard work (Gardiner & Kosmitzki, 2010; McGrill & Pearce, 2005; Thayer-Bacon, & Brown, 1995). The self-concept based on individualism is relatively stable value due to minimal influence and disruption caused by people who belong to groups with other values (Gardiner & Kosmitzki, 2010). European Americans are likely to regard concepts that disrupt autonomous function as problematic (McGrill & Pearce, …show more content…
Even though, the majority to people intellectually aware that stereotype gender roles and characteristics are not necessarily accurate depiction of self as well as others, they, on pre-reflective level, may hold internalized stereotypes (Firestone, Firestone, & Catlett, 2006). Ricoeur (2002) suggested that individual identity is both stable and dynamic. A shift in personal identity occurs within the cohesive self structure. Furthermore, people tend to prefer a cohesive narrative about them that they often overlook occurrence of inconsistent experiences as insignificant (Spence, 1982). An increased an awareness of self-concept leads to development of a stronger preference. People tend to situate themselves in an environment that is rather consistent with their sense of self and preference (Krueger & Johnson, 2008). Therefore, internalized gender stereotype role can become a part of pervasive
The identifiable characteristics of individualism include the assumption that all people are separate, autonomous, equal, free, independent, and have the potential to be successful with hard work (Gardiner & Kosmitzki, 2010; McGrill & Pearce, 2005; Thayer-Bacon, & Brown, 1995). The self-concept based on individualism is relatively stable value due to minimal influence and disruption caused by people who belong to groups with other values (Gardiner & Kosmitzki, 2010). European Americans are likely to regard concepts that disrupt autonomous function as problematic (McGrill & Pearce, …show more content…
Even though, the majority to people intellectually aware that stereotype gender roles and characteristics are not necessarily accurate depiction of self as well as others, they, on pre-reflective level, may hold internalized stereotypes (Firestone, Firestone, & Catlett, 2006). Ricoeur (2002) suggested that individual identity is both stable and dynamic. A shift in personal identity occurs within the cohesive self structure. Furthermore, people tend to prefer a cohesive narrative about them that they often overlook occurrence of inconsistent experiences as insignificant (Spence, 1982). An increased an awareness of self-concept leads to development of a stronger preference. People tend to situate themselves in an environment that is rather consistent with their sense of self and preference (Krueger & Johnson, 2008). Therefore, internalized gender stereotype role can become a part of pervasive