Bem (1981) and others have proposed a framework for how one comes to process information about oneself as a male or female by perceiving and interpreting gender-linked information. This is known as

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The described framework is a key aspect of Gender Schema theory proposed by Bem in 1981. The theory suggests that individuals develop mental frameworks or schemas of what is considered gender-appropriate behavior and traits based on their observations and interpretation of gender-linked information in their environment. These schemas then guide their perceptions and behaviors related to gender.

Bem (1981) and Others Have Proposed a Framework for How