Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works.One of her male coworkers told her, "Don't be such a girl, attack that presentation!" What did Stephanie's coworker use in his comment to Stephanie?

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Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works.One of her male coworkers told her, "Don't be such a girl, attack that presentation!"  What did Stephanie's coworker use in his comment to Stephanie?

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Stephanie's coworker used a gender stereotype to criticize her for being nervous. He implied that being a "girl" was the reason for her anxiety, instead of acknowledging that nervousness is a normal and valid emotion.

Stephanie Is Nervous About Giving a Presentation at the Marketing