Gender stereotypes can have longlasting effects on children's self-esteem from "summary" of Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue by Christia Spears Brown
Gender stereotypes play a significant role in shaping children's self-esteem. These stereotypes can have lasting effects on how children view themselves and their abilities. When children are constantly exposed to messages about what is acceptable for boys and girls, they internalize these beliefs and start to conform to societal expectations. This can lead to limitations in how children see themselves and what they believe they are capable of achieving. For example, girls may be told that they are not as good at math or science as boys, leading them to doubt their abilities in these subjects. On the other hand, boys...
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