gender schema encourages stereotyping due to the teachings of the customs/traditions of the cultures they’re brought up in. for example, some cultures like in the middle-east teach children that women should stay in the house, cook, clean & be modest, whereas other cultures such as switzerland, denmark, and sweden teach children that women have the same rights as men and can live the lifestyle she wishes to live. this encourages stereotyping as some cultures stereotype a persons gender and automatically give them “roles” due to their gender.