Widely held beliefs about typified characteristics deemed appropriate for different sexes in the society are referred to as

Gender stereotypes are widely held, oversimplified beliefs about characteristics, behaviors, and roles considered appropriate for males and females in a society. Gender discrimination refers to unequal treatment based on gender. Gender roles are the actual behaviors expected. Gender identity is a person's internal sense of their gender. The definition given — 'widely held beliefs about typified characteristics' — precisely matches gender stereotypes.