GENDER STEREOTYPES GAME INSTRUCTIONSi

Materials:

• One set of Gender Stereotypes Game Cards • Blackboard space in classroom • Chalk

Instructions:

1) Pass out the Gender Stereotypes Cards to each student.

2) Draw a double-sided arrow on the blackboard, labeling one side male and the other female.

3) Explain to class that this is a gender spectrum with one extreme being the “most male” and the other being the “most female”.

4) Student will read their gender stereotypes aloud and assign them to a spot on the spectrum.

5) Throughout activity and after completion, ask why certain activities/terms are viewed as being more male or female.

6) Discuss how the historic/social climate has evolved and changed some of these perceived gender stereotypes (e.g., women working outside the home, wearing pants…etc.).

7) Conclude activity and discussion by introducing the following definition to the class:

Gender Role Stereotyping:

-Thinking that boys can do only some things and should be interested in only some things just because they are boys.

-Thinking that girls can do only some things and should be interested in only some things just because they are girls.

i Adapted from: Challenging Homophobia and Heterosexism: A K-12 Curriculum Resource Guide. Toronto District School Board, 2011.

Stays home with the kids Cooks dinner Cleans the house

Makes a campfire Goes to work Works as a nurse

Works as a doctor Likes to draw and paint

Likes to play sports

Most of friends are girls

Most of friends are boys Never cries

Wears makeup Takes out the garbage Paints fingernails

Has long hair Wears a skirt Wears jeans

Likes cars Likes dolls Fixes things at home

Puts gas in the car Pays the bills Makes costumes for kids

Makes school lunches Strong Pretty

Smart Athletic Emotional

Hero Good at math Likes to dance

Helpless Likes to get dirty Has babies