This thesis investigates how gender stereotypes shape perceptions and contribute to persistent gender gaps in Bangladesh, focusing on both household dynamics and labor market outcomes. The first chapter, “How Do Spouses Perceive Each Other?”, explores intrahousehold perceptions using experimental data. It finds that husbands systematically underestimate their wives’ cognitive abilities, despite equal performance, with biases linked to conservative gender norms. The second chapter, “Perceived Abilities and Gender Stereotypes Within the Household,” examines whether biased perceptions stem from information gaps. Through an incentivized game with married couples, the study shows that revealing women’s abilities shifts beliefs and increases their involvement in decision-making—particularly among couples with initially negative perceptions and shorter marriages. There is evidence that changes persist outside of the lab setting, suggesting that gender discrimination has a statistical component that can be mitigated by increasing information. The final chapter, “Hiring Preferences in Small Businesses in Bangladesh,” evaluates demand-side barriers to women’s labor market participation. Using data from a randomized trial among mobile money agents, it reveals that employers undervalue women’s skills, even when qualifications are equal, reducing women’s hiring prospects. Together, these chapters demonstrate that stereotypes distort economic decisions and perpetuate inequality. Addressing perception gaps is key to fostering both gender equality and inclusive economic development.