1. What are gender roles and stereotypes primarily considered to be?
2. What is the approximate gender pay gap percentage in the European Union, with women earning less than men on average?
3. What is the primary role or purpose of feminism?
Gender roles — definition?
Society's norms about behavior, dress, jobs.
Sources of gender roles?
Family, media, religion, education reinforce norms.
Harmful stereotypes?
Limit personal expression and reinforce inequality.
Toxic masculinity — effect?
Leads to mental health issues and aggression.
Changing gender roles?
More men as caregivers, women in leadership.
Gender pay gap — statistic?
Women earn about 18% less than men in EU.
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