Gender introduction 2

Gender introduction 2

1. Ann Oakley (1981)

   • A feminist who arues that gender roles are socially constructed through socialisation. She explains how children are socialised into their gender roles by their families infour ways:
     • Manipulation
       • Encouraged behaviour that is seen as stereotypically acceptable for the child's gender and discouraging behaviour that is not considered the norm.
     • Canalisation
       • This involves parent chanelling their child's interests into toys, games and activities that are considered the norm for their gender.
   • Verbal appellation
     • Refers to giving children nicknames that reinforce gender expectations,
   • Different activities
     • Parents or family members may encourage children to participate in activities around the home that reinforce gender stereotypes.