What is Prejudice? Gender stereotype? Gender norm?

Let’s find out together in the Bear and Rabbit’s class with For Vietnamese Stature Foundation!

“Prejudice” can be understood as a fixed and preconceived opinion on people or objects, originating from a false or feeling-based perception, and has the tendency to underestimate the concerned subjects. Prejudice can be based on gender, race, age, sexual orientation, nationality, socio-economic status or religion etc.

“Gender stereotypes” are the biased and negative perceptions, attitudes and judgments about the characteristics, roles, and abilities of males and females. Common gender stereotypes include “Women are weak and tender,” “Men are strong and resolute,” “Men are good at technical jobs,” or “Women are bad drivers.”

“Gender norm, meanwhile,” refers to the rules which guide males and females’ actions, as well as the society’s expectations of them. In other words, gender norms are societal expectations which determine what is appropriate for men and women, i.e., “Men build houses, women build homes,” “Women have the sacred responsibility of being mothers and wives,” “Men are the family’s breadwinner,” “Women should be good at both managing the national affairs and the housework,”... 

If you find the above information helpful, please share it with your friends and family also!

The latest information on the “Love Without Prejudice” campaign will be regularly updated at: https://www.facebook.com/events/309482560757804