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Gender stereotyping in sports involves attributing specific traits, skills, and actions to individuals based on their gender. This often results in biased treatment and expectations within the sports world. These stereotypes can impact social norms and expectations within sports teams and communities. For instance, male athletes may be pressured to adhere to traditional masculine norms of strength and aggression, while female athletes may be expected to prioritize their appearance rather than their performance. Gender stereotyping in sports refers to the tendency to attribute certain characteristics, abilities, and behaviors to individuals based on their gender. Often, this leads to biased expectations in treatment within the context of sports. Stereotypes about gender roles can influence social norms and expectations within sports teams and communities. For example, male athletes may face pressure to conform to traditional masculine norms of toughness and aggression, while female athletes may be expected to downplay their competitiveness and prioritize their appearance over their performance.