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REAL MEN CAN CRY (BUT ONLY IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL)
THE IMPAC OF GENDER STEREOTYPES ON OUR EMOTIONS
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Read the emotions on the wheel and say whether you think each emotion is typically seen as feminine or masculine.
See how your answers compare with everyone else.
What’s the pattern?
What does it tell us?
A Calm survey found that 1/5 young women who have sought help for their mental health say they were told they were being “dramatic”.
Calm, YouGov
“Men’s crying is more frequent and seen as more acceptable in [competitive sport] because such contexts are perceived to be highly masculine, and can buffer men from the negative consequences associated with violating gender stereotypes.”
MacArthur, 2019
❓QUESTION❓
How do gender stereotypes shape the emotions that are considered appropriate or expected for people according to their gender?
