In Science practicals, boys generally take control of apparatus and ask girls to record data or wash utensils. This tendency reflects that

Options

A. stereotyping of masculine and feminine roles takes place in schools also
B. boys can handle equipments more efficiently as they are naturally endowed for doing such things
C. girls being delicate prefer such less energy consuming tasks
D. girls are excellent observers and record data flawlessly

Answer

A

Explanation

Gender stereotypes are simplistic generalisations about the gender attributes, differences and roles of individuals and/or groups. Stereotypes can be positive or negative, but they rarely communicate accurate information about others. When people automatically apply gender assumptions to others regardless of evidence to the contrary, they are perpetuating gender stereotyping.