social learning theory of gender

Question 1

Bandura + Walters

Answer 1

parents more likely to encourage same gender child to join them in gender appropriate activities. Child most likely to be exposed to same sex behaviour. Support for SLT.

Question 2

David Reimer

Answer 2

biology not environment. Counter for SLT.

Question 3

Buss

Answer 3

universal preferences in what women find attractive. People display these traits relevant to gender roles. Suggests gender roles are universal.

Question 4

Mead

Answer 4

research in New Guinea. One tribe had gentle women while others had dominant. Gender roles not universal.

Question 5

Williams

Answer 5

effects of media on gender roles. British Columbia surveyed before TV signal, area with one signal, area with several signals. Children with no access displayed fewer gender types views and were less stereotypical.