Colors And Gender Stereotypes

The way we dress definitely plays a huge role in gender schema. When a man or a women step outside of what is viewed as their side of the spectrum, people’s perceptions are instantly changed. Colors can play a big part into this starting from when we were born. The only way we are able to identify the sex of a baby, when genitalia are not visible, is by clothing. If a baby is wearing a lilac or a pink shirt, it’s automatically inferred that the baby is a she and the same can be done with boys. I believe girls have more leeway with colors than boys, especially as we age. It’s normal for women to wear colors from all over the spectrum without being questioned on their sexuality, however once a man wears pink or purple, for example, his sexuality