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When and how does gender develop?
Gender development starts early
Is it a boy or a girl???
Interactive model of Gender Development
Parentingstyle
Child’s traits & Biological factors
Socio-culturalfactors
Socialization and gender
• Differential gender socialization– Studies re: boy and girl infants and clothing
• Shakin et al., 1985, found that 90% of all infants observed at an American shopping mall were wearing clothing that was gender specific
– Examples of how this continues into adolescence, for girls and boys
– Cross-cultural examples (“Rights of Passage” video)
Boys’ Development
• Discuss homework on achieving manhood• “BOYS WILL BE BOYS?”
– Boys' testosterone levels make them "naturally" more aggressive. But…
– To what extent is a boy's behavior shaped by his family, peers, and his nature? (A.J., Sopranos, Season 1, episode 7)
“Gender Intensification Hypothesis”
• Differences between males and females become more pronounced at adolescence because of the intensified socialization pressures to conform to culturally prescribed roles