When children begin to think of themselves as feminine or masculine, that particular gender schema is associated with their sense of identity.

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Gender schema theory suggests that children learn about what it means to be male or female from the culture in which they live, and they adjust their behavior to fit in with the gender norms and expectations of their society, integrating these norms into their own identity.

When Children Begin to Think of Themselves as Feminine or Masculine