Christine was asked to be a flower girl for her aunt's wedding at the age of four. Despite her tendencies to jump and yell when she gets excited, she was quiet and reserved that afternoon because her mother had instructed her to "act like a little lady." What is this an example of?

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This is an example of gendered socialization, where Christine is being taught how to behave according to societal expectations of how a "little lady" should act based on her gender.

Christine Was Asked to Be a Flower Girl for Her