Psychology 2040A/B Lecture Notes - Major Force, Puberty, Longitudinal Study

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2040A/B
• Professor: Jackie Sullivan

Document Summary

Chapter thirteen: development of sex differences & gender roles. Gender stereotypes are widely beliefs about characteristics deemed appropriate for males & females. Gender roles are the reflection of these stereotypes in everyday behaviour. Gender identity, is the private face of race perception of the self as relatively masculine or feminine in characteristics. Children begin acquiring gender stereotypes early in the preschool years. By middle childhood, they are aware of stereotypes for activities, behaviours, occupations, achievement areas & - for personality instrumental & expressive traits. Instrumental traits, reflecting competence, rationality & assertiveness, were regarded as masculine: expressive traits, emphasizing warmth, caring & sensitivity, were viewed as feminine. Roles associated with male gender are more numerous, diverse & desirable than those of women. By 18 months 3 years, children label their own & others" sex (boy or girl) Before age 2, they acquire subtle associations with gender (men sharp/rough; women soft/round)