SOA 112 1st Edition Lecture 18Outline of Last Lecture I. Gender in the FamilyI.Outline of Current Lecture I. Gender RolesII. Social Theory BelievesIII. Gender SocializationIV. ToyCurrent LectureGender Roles: - Are taught to us, and learned by us- Stereotyped- Reinforced through social institutions- Difficult to changeSocial Theory Believes: -Because men and women are physically different - Gender roles: behaviors that are assigned to individuals based on their sex- Gender roles created from biological differences Gender Socialization: - Teaches expectations for each sex and effects - Self concept - Social and political attitudes- Perceptions about other people- Relationships with others Toy:These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Girls: - Reflect femininity and domesticity - Encourage motherhood Boys: - Military and athletic based- Tend to be more developmental and educational- Focus is action and
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