Four-year-old Christine was asked to be a flower girl for her aunt's wedding.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, as Christine has been taught how to behave based on her gender role expectations as a "little lady".

Four-Year-Old Christine Was Asked to Be a Flower Girl for Her