Gender- Social Explanations of Gender Flashcards
1
Q
What does social learning theory suggest?
A
We learn by observing and copying behaviour of people around us
2
Q
Whose behaviour do we particularly imitate?
A
People we identify with
3
Q
What is this type of learning?
A
Passive or active
4
Q
What can social learning theory explain?
A
How gender typical behaviours are learnt
5
Q
Which gender are children most likely to imitate the behaviour of?
A
Models of their own gender
6
Q
How do children learn gender typical behaviour?
A
Positive reinforcement for gender appropriate behaviour
7
Q
How may the media influence gender roles?
A
TV, films, magazines and computer games usually show gender stereotypical behaviour
