Yes, androcentrism perpetuates gender roles

Gender stereotypes are formed at an early age by what kids hear. Androcentric language such as some common colloquialisms (like be a man) and spotlighting (like a female lawyer) perpetuate gender stereotypes.

Androcentric language sets a different standard for how men and women are described and defined. Men are described more by their accomplishments and women their appearance. Men are also more likely to be defined on their own while women often defined by their relationship to men.

Men being most often referenced first in conjoined terms such as men and women or kings and queens designates them as the norm. Additionally, masculine speech is viewed as the standard.

Male generic language uses masculine pronouns to refer to anyone. When male generic language is used, people are far more likely to picture men instead of women. This results in a lack of mental and linguistic representation, which excludes women and limits women’s opportunities.