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As a divorced Caucasian female in her late forties, what would you find hardest to deal with when working with a person of the opposite sex? Would you admit to holding on to some stereotypical notions of males or females? Please explain at least one of the stereotypes in detail. If none, explain how you would have avoided gender stereotyping.

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1. 1. As a divorced Caucasian female in her late forties, what would you find hardest to deal with when working with a person of the opposite sex? Would you admit to holding on to some stereotypical notions of males or females? Please explain at least one of the stereotypes in detail. If none, explain how you would have avoided gender stereotyping.

Gender stereotype is an oversimplified conception about the social roles ...

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