How gender is learned depends on many social conditions affecting the ______ practices applied to boys and girls.

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Gender socialization refers to the ways in which society teaches individuals about gender roles, expectations, and norms. This process occurs through a variety of socialization agents including family, peers, schools, and the media. The practices applied to boys and girls in these contexts can vary widely and contribute to different patterns of gender socialization. The terms "genderfication" and "gendering" are not commonly used in social science literature to describe this process. "Tracking" typically refers to the practice of grouping students by ability or achievement level in academic settings and is not directly related to gender socialization.

How Gender Is Learned Depends on Many Social Conditions Affecting