Childhood - Gender Differences

Question 1

Examples of how socialisation has resulted in girls having different childhood experiences to boys

Answer 1

Girls have different bedroom decorations, toys, activities, chores to do and interactions with parents than boys

Question 2

What is gendered socialisation designed to teach girls according to feminists?

Answer 2

Designed to teach girls feminine skills and attitudes needed to perform role of mother

Question 3

What does boys’ experience of childhood involve according to Chapman?

Answer 3

‘Toning down of their emotionality’

Question 4

What is gendered socialisation designed to teach boys according to Chapman?

Answer 4

Teach boys masculine skills and attitudes needed for role of father