EPSY 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Gender Role, Y Chromosome, 18 Months
12 Feb 2020
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Sex: biologically based and determined by genetics (presence of y chromosome on 23rd pair of chromosomes) and indicated by genitals. Gender: socially based and determined by socialization and roles the individual adopts. Gender stereotypes: broad, generalized judgments of the activities, attitudes, skills, and characteristics deemed appropriate for males or females in a given culture. Gender role norms: normative expectations for males and females that are applied to individuals" everyday behavior. Gender typing: process by which children acquire gender role norms. Can distinguish male and female faces by 3 months. Gradual increases in recognition abilities for different gender associations. Tend to show more interest in toys that match their biological sex. Seem to have understanding of their own sex by 18 months and can label own sex by 2 2. 5 years. Early childhood: tend to hold rigid beliefs about how boys and girls should act. Knowledge of their own gender influences preferences for toys, activities, and playmates.
