Gender stereotypes

When we talk about gender, we are talking about whether someone is a boy, a girl, or something else. Sometimes, people think that boys and girls should act a certain way or like certain things based only on their gender, and these are called gender stereotypes.

For example, some people might think that only boys can like trucks or play sports, and only girls can like dolls or wear dresses. This is not true! Anyone, no matter their gender, can like any toy or activity they want.

Gender stereotypes can be harmful because they limit what people can do and who they can be. They can also make people feel bad if they don't fit into what others think their gender should be.

It's important to remember that everyone is different and unique, and there is no right or wrong way to be a boy or a girl, or to not identify as either. We should accept and respect people for who they are, no matter their gender.