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Gender norms are socially and culturally mediated principles that govern the expected behavior of women, men, girls, and boys in a society. Examples of gender norms include the idea that women should be passive, men should be leaders, girls should be good at sewing, and men should be good at physical tasks.
This article systematically reviews interventions aiming to address gendered stereotypes and norms across several outcomes of gender inequality such as violence against women and sexual and reproductive health, to draw out common theory and practice and identify success factors.
Gender norms are social norms defining acceptable and appropriate actions for women and men in a given group or society. They are embedded in formal and informal institutions, nested in the mind, and produced and reproduced through social interaction.
Gender norms are societal expectations and rules regarding how men and women should behave, express themselves and interact with others according to their gender. Media, socialization and culture contribute to the development of gender norms and they differ across time and place.
There are four basic kinds of gender stereotypes: Personality traits — For example, women are often expected to be accommodating and emotional, while men are usually expected to be self-confident and aggressive.
Gender norms, the often unspoken rules that govern the attributes and behaviours that are valued and considered acceptable for men, women, and gender minorities, are what holds together the gender system.
Widespread misperceptions of social norms can illuminate why progress toward gender equality has slowed. Correcting people’s perceptions of social norms may be a way to accelerate progress on gender equality across countries.