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By expecting different behaviors from people because they are male or female, society nudges boys and girls into separate directions from an early age◦ This foundation carries over into adulthood
“gender map”- our culture’s guidelines of what is appropriate for our sexes
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• Our parents are the first significant others who show us how to follow the gender map
• Studies had concluded that in US society, mothers unconsciously reward female children for being passive and dependent and male children for being active and independent
• In general, parents teach their children gender roles in subtle ways–With toys they buy, rules they set, and
expectations they have
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Gender socialization is reinforced as the child is exposed to other aspects of society◦ Peer group is one of the most powerful
Friends, classmates, etc.
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Mass media reinforces society’s expectations of gender◦ TV- male characters outnumber females 2:1 and
are more likely to be portrayed in higher statuses