A generalized belief about what men and women are like is a gender ______.

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A gender stereotype refers to a generalized belief or expectation about the typical characteristics, behaviors, and roles of men and women. It is a widely held belief or assumption about how men and women differ and should behave based on their gender. A gender role refers to the specific behaviors, attitudes, and values attached to being masculine or feminine in a particular society or culture. Gender identity refers to a person's subjective sense of their own gender, whether they identify as male, female, or non-binary. Gender orientation is not a commonly used term and is not related to this concept.

A Generalized Belief About What Men and Women Are Like