Ulkar Hasanova

GENDER STEREOTYPES AND PROFESSIONAL CHOICE: PERSPECTIVES OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Abstract. This article examines the influence of gender stereotypes on professional choice from the perspective of social psychology. Various theories and approaches are analyzed to explain how socially constructed expectations and prejudices regarding gender roles affect individuals' career decisions. Particular attention is paid to the mechanisms of gender stereotype formation, their consolidation in society, and their impact on people's self-esteem and motivation when choosing a profession.

Keywords: gender stereotypes, professional choice, social prejudices, self-esteem.