The Process of Becoming "Male" or "Female" Occurs During Childhood

question 45

Essay

The process of becoming "male" or "female" occurs during childhood and youth.Provide two specific examples of ways that parents start this process by "doing gender." Provide two specific examples of ways that participating in sports reflects personality traits (e.g. ,gentleness versus competitiveness)commonly associated with women and men in the United States.Provide specific examples from the text of ways that the behaviors are reinforced.How is this tied to the constructions of masculinity inherent in the "fag discourse" in U.S.high schools? Why does it benefit girls to act masculine?

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