Gender Socialization
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A baby is born and the doctor looks at the parents and says three
simple words: It's a boy or It's a girl! Before a newborn child even takes
his or her first breath of life outside the mother's womb, he or she is
characterized by gender. The baby is brought home and dressed in clothes
that help f ....
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.... with balls, toy trucks and building blocks whereas
girls spend their time with dolls, tea sets and stuffed animals. But these
are the stereotypes that are influenced by the parents. A baby child isn't
concerned with his or her gender identity. As the child gets older though,
he or she will begin to develop an identity for his or herself and
establish a personality that reflects their masculinity or femininity.
During early stages of a child's life the mother is the dominant
figure in ....
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