Children's understanding that a person's membership in a social category, such as gender or race, does not change across time or as a matter of superficial changes in appearance is known as

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Category constancy refers to a child's understanding that someone's membership in a social category remains consistent and does not change over time or due to superficial changes in appearance. This concept is important for children's developing understanding of social groups and is a precursor to more complex attitudes and beliefs regarding diversity and inclusion.

Children's Understanding That a Person's Membership in a Social Category