When mothers label gender, either with nouns or with pronouns, these statements

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When mothers label gender with nouns or pronouns, it encourages toddlers to sort their social world into gender categories. This can contribute to the development of gender stereotypes and the formation of rigid gender roles. However, this does not prevent the use of generics in children's language, promote gender-neutral thinking, or necessarily confuse children about what it means to be male versus female.

When Mothers Label Gender, Either with Nouns or with Pronouns