This document defines key terms like stereotype, gender, masculine and feminine. It then lists stereotypical masculine traits such as independent, aggressive, and competitive and stereotypical feminine traits such as emotional, passive, and graceful. The document provides bibliographic references to conclude.

2. Definition of stereotypes
 A stereotype is a label which involves a process of
categorisation and evaluation.
 Although it may refer to situations or places, its most
used in conjunction with representations of social
groups.
 In simplest terms, an easily grasped characteristic
(usually negative) is presumed to belong to the
whole group.

3. Definition of Gender
 The state of being masculine or feminine rather than
biologically male or female.

4. Definition of Masculine
 Having qualities or appearance traditionally
associated with men.

5. Definition of Feminine
 Having qualities or appearance traditionally
associated with women.

6. Stereotypical masculine
characteristics
 Independent.
 Non-emotional.
 Aggressive.
 Tough-skinned.
 Strong.
 Active.
 Self-confident.
 Competitive.
 Hard.
 Clumsy.
 Sexually aggressive.
 Experienced.
 Rebellious.

7. Stereotypical feminine
characteristics
 Dependent.
 Weak.
 Emotional.
 flirtatious.
 Passive.
 Nurturing.
 Sensitive.
 Self-critical.
 Quiet.
 Soft.
 Graceful.
 Sexually submissive.
 Innocent
 Accepting.

8. Bibliography
 Studying The Media by Tim O’Sullivan, Brian Dutton
and Phillip Rayner.
 www.thefreedictionary.com
 www.plannedparenthood.org