Abstract

The development of appropriate self-esteem is a fundamental component of comprehensive personality development. Gender stereotypes play a significant role in the formation of self-esteem. These stereotypes create scenarios wherein women are expected to assume domestic responsibilities and caregiving roles, whereas men are expected to fulfil the role of breadwinners and generally maintain a more dominant position than women. Such gender stereotypes directly influence self-esteem. Self-esteem can be conceptualized as the evaluative aspect of an individual’s self-concept (Rodríguez-Roca et al., 2021). The comparison of an individual’s self-concept and personal/social ideal engenders feelings of self-worth and acceptance. This study aimed to investigate the impact of gender stereotypes and self-esteem among rural college students in West Bengal. This study employed a qualitative survey-based research methodology.

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