Our text describes gender role as "a complex cluster of traits and behaviors that are considered stereotypical of females (or males)." We know from our reading in Chapter 10 that sometimes young children don't follow stereotypical norms regarding gender. Below is a series of questions regarding gender. Answer them in complete sentences and then read "A Letter from a Concerned Mom: A Gender Case Study." Apply what you have learned and compose an answer to the concerned Mom.
This is a two-part exercise:
Answer the questions Compose a letter after reading "A Letter from a Concerned Mom" Questions to be answered:
What is gender identity? How do children develop gender stability? How do children develop gender roles? (ABCD for question 3) a. according to the psychoanalytical model?
b. according to the social learning theory model?
c. according to the cognitive developmental theory model?
Sample Solution