How can gender stereotypes lead to an unhealthy relationship?
12/18/2008, 11:33am

Stereotypes such as “males are the decision maker in the relationship” is unhealthy because males will feel like he is in control and the woman will feel useless and weak. When there is one person in control in a relationship, its unhealthy.

12/18/2008, 11:33am

Stereotypes like “this person makes all the decisions in a relationship” can be unhealthy because that person would have most control and power over the other person.

12/18/2008, 11:33am

The stereotype we talked about with females being controlled by her emotions and heart, can be used against a woman. This could be considered a weakness, and her kindness maybe taking advantage of.

12/18/2008, 11:33am

The stereotype that men have no emotions can become bad, because he could hold all his feelings inside, and then explode. I think its best if both male and females were in touch with their emotions.

12/18/2008, 11:34am

Stereotypes like “this person makes all the decisions in a relationship” can be unhealthy because that person would have most control and power over the other person.

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