Stereotypical Images
Photo 1 can be seen as a stereotypical image of a woman. This is because in a patriarchal society, there is an opinion that women’s work can only be in the kitchen. Even though some women wanted to be housewives for a long time, women had no other choice but to do the cooking. Women may love and enjoy cooking, but it is an ongoing stereotype that they are not good at anything.
Photo 2 may also be interpreted as a typical portrayal of a woman. There is a societal perception that only a woman can take care of children because she is the mother of the child. The stereotype has also developed because, for a long time, women have not had access to other work and because women are perceived as soft and domestic. Because of this, any woman with a child is perceived as a positive, pleasant image rather than having non-stereotypical behavior.
Non-Stereotypical Images
Photo 3 can already be considered a non-sterotypical image of a woman. Firstly, short haircuts and lack of makeup are perceived in society as foreign and should not be used by girls. They can be robbed of their femininity, so short hair is often identified as a hairstyle for boys. The stereotype has recently been phased out, but many prejudices remain, and girls with short haircuts are identified as unusual.
Finally, photo 4 is rated as a non-stereotypical portrayal of women. Women engaged in such hard work as rescuing people and putting out fires are not even perceived as women. It is believed that doing strong work is the responsibility of men, so women in such professions are alien to society. In addition, the setting is quite dark, and the clothes look dirty, so the image cannot be judged as stereotypical.
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