home environment
Parents are the earliest and most frequent members of society, and their behaviors and attitudes have an important influence on children's gender stereotypes.
school environment
Teachers and classmates are also important factors that affect children's gender stereotypes. At school, children may get information about gender stereotypes from textbooks, teachers' behaviors and classmates' interactions.
social environment
Social factors such as media, culture and social expectations will also affect children's gender stereotypes. The media often associate gender characteristics with specific occupations, behaviors and appearances, and the dissemination of this information will affect children's cognition and expectation of gender roles.
advantages and disadvantages
Gender stereotype has certain advantages and disadvantages for children's development. On the one hand, it can help children quickly identify and adapt to the social environment and understand the expectations and behaviors of others. On the other hand, it may also limit children's self-awareness and self-realization, so that they can't pursue their real interests and careers.
Multiple gender roles
It is necessary to minimize children's gender stereotypes and give them a broader space for self-awareness and development. This can be achieved by providing gender-neutral education, encouraging children to pursue their own areas of interest, and demonstrating diverse gender roles and behaviors.