THE EFFECTS OF GENDER STEREOTYPING TO THE MENTAL

HEALTH OF THE GRADE 11 HUMSS STUDENT OF MANILA

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL

A Research Paper Submitted

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course

Research in Daily Life 1

Submitted by:

Fernandez, Bhasty
Tuano, Justin
Pineda, Carla
Samonte, Anika
Timon, Djanin

Grade 11 - St. John

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Submitted to:
Ms. Diva Dixie C. Gasingan
 Table of Contents

I. Abstract …………………………………………………………………………………..…..
II. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….
Rationale ……………………………………………………………………………….
Theoretical Framework ………………………………………………………………
Review of Related Literature
A. Theme 1 ……………………………………………………………………………....
B. Theme 2 ……………………………………………………………………………....
C. Theme 3 ……………………………………………………………………………....
Conceptual Framework
III. Methodology………………………………………………………………………………..
A. Data Collection ……………………………………………………………………...
B. Procedure ……………………………………………………………………………

IV. Results and Discussion ……………………………………………………….…………...

A. Analysis and Interpretation of Data ………………………………………………
B. Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………..

V. References …………………………………………………………………………………..

VI. Appendices ………………………………………………………………………….….….

A. Samples …………………………………………………………………..
RATIONALE OF THE STUDY

Gender stereotypes are generalized beliefs or preconceptions about the

characteristics, abilities, or tasks that men and women should or do possess or
perform. Gender stereotypes are also detrimental since they might alter how we
see things. There may be discrimination, unequal treatment, or otherwise unfair
treatment when someone doesn't conform to our gender standards. A gender
stereotype is a generalization about the characteristics or behavior of a woman
or men. Females are often portrayed as emotional, caring, fragile, and in need of
protection. Men are often portrayed as strong, rational, and career driven. These
gender stereotypes makes it harder for both genders to attain economic equality.
An example of gender stereotyping is women are expected to be thin and
beautiful and men are expected to be tall and muscular. Another example of
gender stereotyping is that women are the ones who should fix how they dress
themselves, instead of men should avoid looking at places they shouldn’t look.
This study aims to examine the effects of gender stereotyping to the mental
health of the Grade 11 HUMSS students of Manila Cathedral School. It
specifically answers the following questions: 1). What is the percentage of the
people having knowledge about gender stereotyping? 2). What are the
contributing factors that cause gender stereotyping in terms of — a) behavior b)
academic performance c) social interactions 3). How does gender stereotyping
affected the mental health of students?

Self-stereotyping, according to Hentschel et al. (2019), Ruble and Martin

(1998), and Wood and Eagly (2015), can shape people's identities in stereotype-
congruent ways and result in gender stereotypes. The way that women and men
characterize themselves and others can be greatly impacted by these
stereotypes, with women and men possibly viewing themselves differently than
men. Children's perceptions of gender discrimination and its impact on
achievement and social acceptance can also be influenced by contextual,
cognitive-developmental, and individual differences factors. According to Brown
et al. (2010), perceptions of discrimination are linked to better performance and
worse social state self-esteem. The said beneficiaries of this research are the
students so that they will be aware of what are the cons of gender stereotyping
specially to the mental health. The teachers for them to have a better connection
with the students who had been stereotyped. To the parents, so that they will be
aware about what they will do if their child was a victim of stereotyping. To the
future researchers, so that they'll be able to continue on bringing the advantages
and disadvantages of gender stereotyping through this research. The
prominence of this study helps the people in discerning what are the causes and
effects of stereotyping. Nonetheless, our gender identity is determined by our
individual socialization experiences, the people we interact with, and our own
decisions. We must therefore comprehend that gender roles and characteristics
for men and women are flexible.

Brown, C. S., Bigler, R. S., & Chen, J. (2010). An experimental study of the correlates
and consequences of perceiving oneself to be the target of gender discrimination.
Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 107(2), 100–117.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2010.04.010