The global issue of gender inequality can present itself in women's stereotypes, affecting their professional advancement and domestic treatment. Despite the evolution of female stereotypes over time, limited information is available regarding the dynamics of female preconceptions in many contexts, especially in Southeast Asian nations. The research addresses this information deficiency by examining the evolving stereotypes of women in Vietnam through the lens of social role theory. Secondary data and in-depth interviews reveal the evolving stereotype of women over three distinct eras. In the feudal era, Confucian society prioritised the subjugation of women to men. During the Vietnam War, a new discourse regarding women's roles and responsibilities emerged through the narrative "women with three capabilities," which subsequently transformed in post-war Vietnamese society to "women function well at home and in society." The ongoing contentious debates on social media evidently indicate a transformation in public sentiment toward women's societal duties, however not their domestic obligations. A prevalent belief persists that women ought to embrace a subordinate position within the family, supporting their male counterparts. This perspective supports societal perceptions of women's social obligations and their duties in sustaining familial and communal welfare.