Section 6
Gender Socialization
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Gender Socialization
Gender socialization is the process of teaching people how to behave as men or women.
Learning the Gender Gap
The gender pay gap, or the difference between male and female earnings, is primarily due to discriminatory social processes.
Gender Messages in the Family
Gender role theory posits that boys and girls learn the appropriate behavior and attitudes from the family with which they grow up.
Gender Messages from Peers
Peer groups can serve as a venue for teaching gender roles, especially if conventional gender social norms are strongly held.
Gender Messages in Mass Media
In mass media, women tend to have less significant roles than men, and are often portrayed in stereotypical roles, such as wives or mothers.