Gender Socialization and Its Impacts

The video discusses gender socialization, which begins at birth and continues through life, shaping societal roles for girls and boys. It highlights how these roles often disadvantage girls and limit boys' emotional expression. Parenting plays a crucial role in perpetuating these norms, which can lead to harmful practices and inequalities. The video suggests ways to challenge these norms to promote equality.

What is the process called when individuals absorb gender roles from birth?

• Gender Neutrality

• Gender Equality

• Gender Socialization

• Gender Discrimination

How does gender socialization typically affect girls and women?

• It encourages them to be more assertive.

• It limits their possibilities and power.

• It provides them with more opportunities.

• It makes them more independent.

What is one way parents might unconsciously reinforce gender roles?

• By praising boys for their strength and girls for their looks.

• By encouraging children to play with any toy they choose.

• By teaching children to share household chores equally.

• By allowing children to express their emotions freely.

Which of the following is a harmful practice that can result from gender socialization?

• Encouraging boys to express their emotions.

• Supporting girls in leadership roles.

• Restricting girls' access to education.

• Promoting equal education for all genders.

What can be done to challenge gender socialization?

• Create more caring and accepting environments.

• Reinforce traditional gender roles.

• Ignore societal expectations.

• Discourage children from expressing themselves.