Stereotypes of women

thumb|Tomboy A tomboy is a girl or young woman who exhibits behaviors and traits typically associated with boys or men in a given culture, such as wearing androgynous or unfeminine clothing and engaging in activities traditionally considered masculine.

thumb|A poem entitled "It won't be my fault if I die an Old Maid", containing the lines "Remember no thought to a girl is so dread / As the terrible one—She may die an Old Maid."

Flappers were a subculture of young Western women prominent after the First World War and through the 1920s who wore knee-length skirts (considered short during that period), bobbed their hair, listened to jazz, and flaunted their disdain for prevailing codes of decent behavior. Flappers have been seen as brash for wearing excessive makeup, drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes in public, driving automobiles, treating sex in a casual manner, and otherwise flouting social and sexual norms. As automobiles became more available, flappers gained freedom of movement and privacy.

Feminazi (also Femi-Nazi) is a pejorative term for feminists that was popularized by politically conservative American radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh.

theme in storytelling, stock character; a noble Lady in need of rescue, traditionally from dragons

greedy person who only dates wealthy partners with the intention of exploiting said wealth

fashion archetype

inability to maintain sexual arousal within a committed, loving relationship

Woman known for her work in horror films

archetype of a cute, kind, unassuming, and honest woman or girl, often in a romantic story

term for a beautiful, stylish young woman who possesses sex appeal without flaunting her sexuality

forerunner to the term sex symbol and originally used to describe popular female sex icons

late 19th-century feminist ideal; an educated, independent woman

Term used to describe females who present as especially feminine

female participants in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

wife who is regarded as a status symbol for the husband

outdated diagnosis for patients with multiple symptoms of a neurological condition

thumb|Paris Hilton claims to maintain a "bimbo" image Bimbo is slang for a conventionally attractive, sexualized dim-witted woman. The term was originally used in the United States as early as 1919 for an unintelligent or brutish man. As of the early 21st century, the "stereotypical bimbo" appearance became akin to that of a physically attractive woman. It is commonly employed to characterize women who are blonde, have curvaceous physiques, wear large amounts of makeup, and dress in revealing attire while being associated with "the dumb blonde" stereotype.

WAGs (or Wags) is an acronym used to refer to wives and girlfriends of high-profile sportsmen and women. The term may also be used in the singular form, WAG, to refer to a specific female partner or life partner who is in a relationship with an athlete. The term was first used by the British tabloid press to refer to the wives and girlfriends of high-profile footballers, originally the England national football team. The WAGs acronym came about following an increasing focus on the coverage of athletes' partners in the late-20th century, and it came into common use during the 2006 FIFA World Cu

thumb|Text from a manuscript of the Chanson de Guillaume: Tresque il vendreit de aurer Tervagant In the Middle Ages, Termagant or Tervagant was the name of a god that some European Christians believed Muslims worshipped. It originates in the eleventh-century Song of Roland.

single woman, often a stock character, who owns many pet cats

stereotype and stock character

Chinese derogatory term about women who are unmarried in their late twenties and beyond

stereotype joke about blondes

thumb|Archetypical appearance of a crone.Old Woman Seen from Behind,by Vincent van Gogh. In folklore, a crone is an old woman who may be characterized as disagreeable, malicious, or sinister in manner, often with magical or supernatural associations that can make her either helpful or obsolete. As a concept, 'The Crone' is also often associated with the Jungian archetype of the Wise Woman or, if accompanied by 'The Maiden' and 'The Mother', as a member of the Triple Goddess deity archetype. As a character type, the crone shares characteristics with the hag.

Neofeminism is a contemporary feminist perspective that supports empowerment through the embrace of femininity, emphasizing personal choice, and self-expression. Rooted in the belief that autonomy can coexist with the celebration of appearance, lifestyle, and sexuality, neofeminism promotes an individual's freedom to define their own identities across personal and public spheres.

1950s car model targeted at women drivers

mother of a child performer

literary archetype

1940s-1950s term used to describe Hollywood actresses who adopted a popular fashion of wearing tight, form-fitting sweaters

stereotype

phrase promoting the housewifery of women

stock character; prostitute with heart and intrinsic morality

stereotype

derogatory term