Kohlbergs Explanation

Question 1

Stage one

Answer 1

Gender identity
By the age of two children can label themselves and others as a boy or girl

Question 2

Stage two

Answer 2

Gender stability
By age four children realise gender is permanent but cannot understand that others gender is also permanent

Question 3

Stage three

Answer 3

Gender constancy
By age six children realise that everyone’s gender remains constant

Question 4

Strength of kohlbergs theory

Answer 4

Research support
Slaby and Frey (1975)
Interviewed 55 children aged 2-5.5 asking questions such as is this doll a boy or a girl whilst changing their appearances to be more or less gender stereotypical