If it looks like certain genders «do» certain things, then that's not helpful to children. (educationbusinessuk.net)
Also, when researchers examined attitudes about gender roles among young adolescents in China, India, Belgium and the United States, they found a growing acceptance for girls pushing against certain gender boundaries, but almost zero tolerance for boys who do. (sciencedaily.com)
However, research confirms that schools punish certain gender, racial, and sexual - identity groups more often and more severely than others. (substancenews.net)