Brian notices his 16-month-old son, Mikey, playing with his sister's dolls. Brian says, "Oh, Mikey, you don't want that," takes the doll away, and hands Mikey a toy truck instead. This interaction illustrates the process of . . .

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This interaction illustrates gender socialization, where societal norms and expectations about gender roles are taught and reinforced, in this case by redirecting Mikey from playing with dolls to playing with a toy truck, which is traditionally associated with boys.

Brian Notices His 16-Month-Old Son, Mikey, Playing with His Sister's