What Does It Mean To Be "LadyLike"?

When ninth graders in a Gender Equality and Media Awareness study were asked to describe what it means to 'Act Like a Man' and to be 'Ladylike' the responses indicated the impact of their 'socialization' on gender stereotypes.

Here are the most prevalent answers given: "Act Like a Man"-macho, tough, in-control, rough, stronger than women, sexually aggressive, leader.

Being "Ladylike" was defined as-polite, fragile, skinny, well-dressed, confused, depend on guy, cross legs, shave legs, pretty, can't be smarter than guys, loyal.

Is it any wonder that gender bias exits? The media, television, magazines, movies, and video games all promote this view of women as weak and superficial. Don't you think it is time for us to send new messages to our young women?