In the article, “Gender Stereotyping: Transnational Legal Perspectives” author Lisa Pusey analysis the work of Rebecca Cook and Simone Cusack on gender stereotyping. Pusey first begins by stating the definition of stereotypes saying “stereotypes refer to the process by which we categorise individuals into groups on the basis of ‘preconceptions” (Pusey 532). Stereotypes set “acceptable behavior” that we as a society should follow. Specific gender stereotypes creates hierarchies for instance the preconception that “boys are stronger than women.” Pusey continues and states that “stereotypes operate both consciously and unconsciously” (Pusey 532). This occurs mainly due to the society and environment that we live in.

From a young age we are taught and are constantly surrounded by gender stereotypes. Pusey states that “gender stereotypes are rooted so firmly in social and cultural norms that discriminatory gender stereotypes are so hard to both identify and then to dismantle and dislodge” (Pusey 533). Stereotypes being ingrained into us from a young age limits what young women would like to peruse. For instance, society has taught us that women are to be caregivers and should stay home and tend to all household duties. This conflicts and confuses young women on whether they wish to follow other careers. In addition, these harmful stereotypes limit young women and their personal growth. Young women fear even if they were to be in a workplace stereotypes will continue to follow as well as unequal treatment.

Gender stereotypes demotivates a women in the workplace. Author Naznin Tabassum says in their article “Gender Stereotypes and Their Impact on Women’s Career Progressions from a Managerial Perspective” that commonly found in the workplace are women who are ignored or who are seen as ‘token females’ rather than a board member (193). Due to this women are experience high levels of stress and often deal with mental health illnesses.