Table 10 The frequency, mean and standard deviation of hypothesis (3)

The stereotypes associating only men with brilliance is a typical stereotype and hinders women advancements

71

(33.8%)

85

(40.5%)

40

(19.0%)

12

(5.7%)

2

(1.0%)

.920

If gender biasness is ignored, then true skills of women employees can be realized

68

(32.4%)

83

(39.5%)

48

(22.9%)

9

(4.3%)

2

(1.0%)

.902

Traditional gendered stereotypes see the certain traits such as ambition, power and competitiveness as inherent in men, and other traits such as nurturing, empathy and concern for others as characteristics of women

47

(22.4%)

91

(43.4%)

51

(24.3%)

19

(9.0%)

2

(1.0%)

.931

Gender-based stereotypes are informed by social norms relating to ideals and practices of masculinity and femininity

76

(36.2%)

59

(28.1%)

42

(20%)

22

(10.5%)

11

(5.2%)

1.190

In order to utilize the talents of individuals residing in a country, contribution of both genders on the basis of merit needs to be ensured

80

(38.1%)

73

(34.8%)

30

(14.3%)

24

(11.4%)

3

(1.4%)

1.055

The faulty assessments of gender stereotypes can negatively affect opportunities and work outcomes for women

80

(38.1%)

74

(35.2%)

41

(19.5%)

15

(7.1%)

0

.930

There is a paradox regarding the increase number of women workforce and their imprisonment in rigid gender stereotypes

70

(33.3%)

73

(34.8%)

52

(24.8%)

15

(7.1%)

0

.931

Gender stereotypes are enforced by both men and women

64

(30.5%)

66

(31.4%)

60

(28.6%)

17

(8.1%)

3

(1.4%)

1.007

Children learn about gender stereotypes from their immediate environment and the media, as such they learn how to behave in gender-appropriate ways

32 (15.2%)

45

(21.4%)

89

(42.4%)

36

(17.1%)

8

(3.8%)

1.039

I believe that traditional gender stereotypes derives from the awkward division of men and women roles both in the home and at work

94

(44.8%)

68

(32.4%)

34

(22.9%)

7

(6.7%)

7

(3.3%)

1.017