1. Gender Development

2. When and how does gender develop?

3. Gender development starts early Is it a boy or a girl???

4. Interactive model of Gender Development Parenting style Child’s traits & Biological factors Socio-cultural factors

5. Socialization and gender Differential gender socialization –Studies re: boy and girl infants and clothing Shakin et al., 1985, found that 90% of all infants observed at an American shopping mall were wearing clothing that was gender specific –Examples of how this continues into adolescence, for girls and boys –Cross-cultural examples (“Rights of Passage” video)

6. Boys’ Development Discuss homework on achieving manhood “BOYS WILL BE BOYS?” –Boys' testosterone levels make them "naturally" more aggressive. But… –To what extent is a boy's behavior shaped by his family, peers, and his nature? (A.J., Sopranos, Season 1, episode 7)

7. “Gender Intensification Hypothesis” Differences between males and females become more pronounced at adolescence because of the intensified socialization pressures to conform to culturally prescribed roles