Asked by
Kaitlyn Brooks
on Nov 29, 2024
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A math teacher writes problems with stories that have male characters who are always given an occupation like Bob the janitor or James the lawyer, but the female characters have no occupation. This is an example of the
A) way schools socialize children into gender roles.
B) way men are associated with blue-collar work.
C) way boys are given credit for intellectual ability, whereas girls are given credit for hard work.
D) fact that more women than men are now graduating from college.
Gender Roles
Social and behavioral norms that are considered appropriate for individuals of a specific sex in the context of a specific culture.
- Acquire an understanding of the role socialization plays in forming gender roles and expectations.
- Assess the contribution of stereotypes and language to the continuation of gender inequality.
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YB
Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the role socialization plays in forming gender roles and expectations.
- Assess the contribution of stereotypes and language to the continuation of gender inequality.