Beyond Gender Stereotypes Lesson Quiz

Which of the following is the correct definition of "gender stereotype"?

• A true fact about how men, women, or people of other genders act.

• Oversimplified ideas about how women, men, and people of other genders are or should be.

• A type of stereo that has to do with gender.

Believing in gender stereotypes can result in which of the following?

• Avatars

• Interests

• Truth

• Bias

Princess Peach is the only girl in the video game Super Mario Bros. The purpose of the game is to save Princess Peach, who wears a pink dress and earrings. What are some stereotypes about girls you recognize in Princess Peach?

• Girls are brave fighters.

• Girls like pink and need to be saved.

• Girls play video games.

• Girls are strong and powerful.

What could the creators of Super Mario Bros. have done differently to challenge gender stereotypes?

• Created new male characters with different powers.

• Changed the story so Princess Peach has superpowers and doesn't need to be saved.

• Kept the game as it is and let players decide how to play.

• Removed Princess Peach from the game.

How confident are you in being able to spot gender stereotypes online?

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