Overview
Gender roles and socialization are crucial concepts in understanding how society shapes individual behavior and expectations. Gender roles refer to the societal norms dictating how individuals should act based on their gender, while socialization is the process through which these norms are learned ...
Key Terms
Example: Boys are often expected to be assertive, while girls are expected to be nurturing.
Example: Children learn gender roles through family interactions and media.
Example: In some cultures, men are expected to be the primary breadwinners.
Example: Feminism seeks to challenge traditional gender roles.
Example: LGBTQ+ movements challenge rigid gender norms.
Example: Schools teach children about gender expectations through curricula.
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intermediateKey Concepts
SocializationGender NormsCultural InfluenceRole Expectations