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GENDER STEREOTYPES WHAT IS A GENDER STEREOTYPE?   A  gender stereotype "is a generalized view or preconception about attributes or characteristics that are or ought to be possessed by women and men or the roles that are or should be performed by men and women"  A gender stereotype is therefore harmful when it limits the capacity of women and men to develop their personal attributes or professional skills and to make decisions about their lives and plans.  Gender stereotypes affect girls around the world regardless of their country's level of development and are encouraged by society at large, from parents to teachers. Where do gender stereotypes come from? Gender stereotypes are complex and originate from local culture and traditions. Children learn what constitutes female and male behavior from their family and friends, the media, and institutions including schools and religious bodies. Gender stereotypes can have an adverse effect on all genders, as young people f...