PSY210H5 Lecture 12: Chapter 13: Gender and Development
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Gender stereotypes: beliefs about how males and females differ in personality traits, interests, and behaviours. Most adults associate different traits with men and women. American views on gender are relatively extreme. By 18 months, children show preferences for stereotypes same-gender toys. Example: boys will spend more time looking at toy cars, girls will spend more time looking at dolls. By 24 months, children show evidence of knowledge of gender- stereotypes activities. Example: 24 month olds will spend more time looking at males and females who are engaging in activities that do not match their gender, a man putting on lipstick, a woman shaving her face. By age 5, children have extensive knowledge of gender stereotypes and their stereotypes are similar to adults" by age 11: eg. Toy preferences, play activities, playmate preferences, clothing and hairstyles, chores, and occupations. During elementary school years, children learn that traits and occupations associated with males have higher status.
