Gender Development Flashcards
gender stereotypes
widely held beliefs about characteristics deemed appropriate for males and females
gender roles
reflection of these stereotypes in everyday behavior
gender identity
private face of gender–perception of the self as masculine or feminine
gender typing
association of objects, activities, roles and traits with biological self
instrumental traits
competence, rationality, assertiveness
expressive traits
warmth, caring, sensitivity
gender-stereotype flexibility
overlap in the characteristics of males and females
androgyny
scoring high on both masculine and feminine personality characteristics
gender constancy
full understanding of the biologically based permanence of their gender
gender labeling
children label their own sex and that of others correctly
gender stability
permanence of sex and stability over time
gender consistency
sex is biologically based and remains the same even if a person cross dresses
gender intensification
increased gender stereotyping of attitudes and behavior, and movement towards a more traditional gender identity
gender schema theory
information-processing approach that explains how environmental pressures and children’s cognitions work together to shape gender typing
