To be or NOt

The problem with using gender stereotypes occurs when we find ourselves making assumptions about members of our own, or the opposite, sex. If a teacher believes in the gender stereotypes of boys not crying, she could become angry at her student becoming emotional during class. If a woman believes in the gender stereotypes that girls should not play sports, she would be upset at her friend for taking up sports competition. These situations can lead to the "victim" becoming unsure of themselves and second guessing their reactions or intentions. Instead we should forego these gender stereotypes and take each situation on an invidual basis to determine our reactions.
Stereotypes have been a part of society for a very long t...