Which theory would most likely predict that boys raised without a father figure will have difficulty developing a strongly masculine gender identity?

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Freud's psychoanalytic theory emphasizes the importance of early childhood experiences on the development of one's gender identity. According to Freud, boys form their gender identity through the Oedipus complex, in which they have a desire to possess their mothers and see their fathers as rivals. The successful resolution of this complex results in the development of a masculine identity. Without a father figure present, boys may struggle with the resolution of this complex and have difficulty developing a strong masculine identity.

Which Theory Would Most Likely Predict That Boys Raised Without