Heard / eavesdropped on the conversation between the OLs (office ladies) seating next to me on the train.
A : I am not good with directions , always get lost la...
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A: But its okay, girls are not good with directions anyway. They will forgive me one *laughs*
People use gender stereotypes as 'justifications/explanations' for their actions/character. They blame their actions/faults on their gender, race, age etc (basically any stereotype), instead of taking it upon their responsibility to change and improve. And this further entrenches the stereotypes for it becomes normal for people to behave as to their stereotypes. A vicious cycle that repeats itself and further entrenches the stereotypes.
