Some parents pierce the ears of infant girls and choose to dress their infant boys in blue clothing.Which sociological approach suggests that these parents are creating ideas about gender for their children?

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Social constructionism suggests that ideas of gender are created through social interactions and cultural norms, rather than being biologically determined (essentialism). The idea of dressing girls in pink and piercing their ears, and boys in blue is a socially constructed idea of gender. Sensualistic pluralism and culturalistic feminism are not relevant in this context.

Some Parents Pierce the Ears of Infant Girls and Choose