Question

Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works. one of her male coworkers told her, "don't be such a girl, attack that presentation!" now stephanie is so concerned about appearing tough that she can barely concentrate on the content of the presentation. stephanie's anxiety stems from:

Answer 1

The fact that Stephanie is concerned about appering with her presentation as a result of what her colleague said ("Don't be such a girl, attack that presentation!") means that Stephanie's anxiety stems from stereotype. The term stereotype describes a fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person, in this case a fixed image of women. (Only men can attack and lead the presentation).