Define Gender Schema Theory

question 54

Essay

Define gender schema theory. Illustrate how gender schema influenced your own childhood perceptions of gender.

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Definitions:

Dominant Culture

The prevailing culture in a given society, which often sets norms, values, and practices that are widely adopted or enforced.

Constructive Play

Play in which children manipulate objects to produce or build something.

Functional Play

Play that involves simple, repetitive activities typical of three-year-olds.

Parallel Play

Action in which children play with similar toys, in a similar manner, but do not interact with each other.