Society gives one gender role to girls, and another to boys.

These children are at risk of killing themselves or being killed, the study warns.

They are strongly established in a child's mind by age 10 or 11, study leader Kristin Mmari says.

They make it more likely that girls will drop out of school or become victims of violence.

What two MAIN ideas does this evidence support? ]]>
Gender stereotypes emphasize certain qualities of males and females. For example, in all countries, boys are believed to be strong and independent, but girls are believed to be weak and helpless. ____ In some countries, however, stereotypes about girls are beginning to change.

Which answer choice would BEST complete the summary? ]]>
The study found that young children learn to think of girls as weak and helpless, while boys are seen as "strong and independent." This was true in all the countries studied.

Such ideas are all around us. They are spread by everyone from family members to classmates, teachers and coaches.

How are gender stereotypes learned? ]]>