Table : TABLE 10.1
Gender Stereotypes Across Cultures
Characteristics Associated with MalesCharacteristics Associated with Females
ActiveDaringRudeAffectionateDependentSensitive
AdventurousDominantSelf-confidentAnxiousEmotionalSoft-hearted
AggressiveEnergeticSternAttractiveFearfulSubmissive
AmbitiousForcefulStrongCharmingFussyTalkative
CourageousIndependentToughComplainingMeekTimid
CruelLogicalUnemotionalCuriousMildWeak
Source: Research from Williams & others (1999).