GENDER ROLES PRESENTATION

MONT’EDE L. SIMPSONMTE/506

SHERRY DRAKE

Table of Contents

How are gender roles developed? When are gender roles adopted? What influences shape perceptions of

gender roles? How might gender identity change from

early childhood through adolescence? What observable behaviors might

indicate changes in gender identity?

How are gender roles developed? Gender Identity Gender Stability Gender Constancy

When are gender roles adopted

Gender Identity-The child is able to label his own sex correctly.

Gender Stability-By the age of 4, the child understands that gender does

not change. Gender Constancy-The child understands that

change in appearance does not change gender.

What influences shape perceptions of gender roles?

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How might gender identity change from early childhood through adolescence?

The increased number of working mothers combined with the rise in unemployment has created an increase in the number of stay at home fathers who now manage the household chores and caring for the children.

What observable behaviors might indicate changes in gender identity.

Working roles Changes in family roles and responsibilities Media images

References Bee, H., Boyd, D. (2010). The developing child (12 th ed.) Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.