When we say to a little boy, "Hey there tough guy," and we say to a little girl, "Hello sweet little princess," we are interacting based on categories we have deeply engrained related to masculinity and femininity. What theory attributes much of our gender role development to these ways of thinking?

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Gender schema theory suggests that we develop mental frameworks, or schemas, for understanding what it means to be male or female based on societal norms and values. These schemas can influence our perception and behavior, leading us to categorize individuals and interact with them in certain ways based on their gender.

When We Say to a Little Boy, "Hey There Tough