Children as young as 6 influenced by gender stereotypes over what job they want to do

Posted: 9th October 2025

Source: Children as young as 6 influenced by gender stereotypes over what job they want to do | The Independent

Children as young as six are already being limited by gender stereotypes when considering potential careers, new research indicates.

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) reported that its three-year study, encompassing almost 1,400 primary schools, successfully challenged these stereotypes.

It empowered pupils, giving them the confidence to envision themselves in professions they might never have imagined.

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