Question 1

Cite evidence indicating maleness is more valued than femaleness.How does this different valuation affect children?

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Question 2

When teenage girls are teased about breast development,they usually

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Teenage girls may feel embarrassed or angry when teased about their breast development because it may make them feel self-conscious about their bodies and may lead to body shaming and bullying. Teasing can also contribute to low self-esteem and body image issues in young girls.

Question 3

In what ways might you teach a child to resist gender? Be sure to provide examples and explain why you chose them.

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Question 4

American child-rearing practices have been described as "The Pinks and the Blues" and "The Separate Worlds of Girls and Boys." Describe in detail relevant psychological research on differential socialization of girls and boys (birth to age 12).How does this prepare girls and boys for different adult roles? Can anyone "escape" this shaping?

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Question 5

Increased pressure to conform to gender roles is called

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Gender intensification refers to the increased pressure placed on individuals to conform to traditional gender roles during adolescence. This can involve a greater emphasis on behaviors and expectations perceived as masculine or feminine, such as sports for boys and appearance for girls.

Question 6

The act of stifling one's own feelings and thoughts so one can fit in and be seen as a nice girl is called

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Self-silencing refers to the act of withholding one's own feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in order to maintain social harmony and appease others. It is common among girls and women who have been socialized to prioritize the needs and desires of others over their own. Self-debasement refers to self-criticism and low self-esteem, and self-efficacy refers to one's belief in their own ability to achieve their goals. None of these concepts accurately describe the act of suppressing one's own thoughts and emotions for social acceptance.

Question 7

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a "tomboy."

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Question 8

Regarding sexual harassment,which of the following is NOT true?

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Sexual harassment can occur in any location, whether in public or private spaces. It is not limited to isolated areas without other people around.

Question 9

Why are girls at a disadvantage in mixed-sex settings in terms of communication and persuasion?

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Question 10

How do race and class relate to gender typing? What factor(s)might account for this relationship?

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Question 11

Cite research evidence ethnicity and class have an effect on gender-stereotyping.What theories explain these results?

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Question 12

Compare and contrast social learning and cognitive development theories of gender identity development and acquisition of gender-typed behaviors.Include examples of research cited in the textbook for both.

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Question 13

Does parental ideology about gender roles influence children's behavior? Cite evidence to support your answer.

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Question 14

If you were to decide to raise a child to be gender aschematic,how would you best go about it?

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Question 15

Although the gendering process is difficult to avoid,some females manage to resist it.Discuss various ways a girl may attempt to fight the gendering process.Is this resistance detrimental to the girl's psychological well-being?

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Question 16

What kinds of conflicts do adolescent girls face regarding the messages they get from society about maturation vs.attractiveness? How do most girls respond to these conflicts,and why do they have those responses?

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Question 17

What evidence exists to show boys have more social status and power than girls do?

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Question 18

Girls' dissatisfaction with how they look

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Girls' dissatisfaction with their appearance can be attributed to multiple factors, including the natural weight gain during puberty, societal pressures that emphasize physical appearance more for girls, and the fact that boys often gain muscle, which is socially valued, rather than fat.

Question 19

Explain the difference between a gender label and a gender schema.

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Question 20

Various aspects of gender are not highly correlated with sex,nor do they emerge at birth as an integral whole.Becoming gendered appears to require a great deal of work.Discuss how cognition and social learning affect the development of gender.

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Quiz 6: Gendered Identities: Childhood