gender role socialisation in the family - oakley 1981
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- Gender role socialisation in the family - Oakley 1981
- is a feminist
- Canalisation
- involves parents channelling their child's interests
- encouraging girls to play with dolls & boys to play football
- push them towards toys, activities & games which are considered the norm for their gender
- argues that gender roles are socially constructed
- Manipulation
- consists of encouraging behaviour that's seen as stereo-typically acceptable
- discouraging behaviour which isn't considered as the norm
- Examples
- laughing if a boy gets muddy
- congratulating a boy for attempting something adventurous
- discouraging a girl from doing anything remotely, muddy or dirty
- explains how children are socialised into gender roles by families
- Verbal appellation
- even pet names that reinforce gender expectations
- refers to giving children nicknames
- 'princess' for little girls & 'little monster' for boys
- Different activities
- girl helping her mother with baking / cooking
- parents / family members may encourage children to do activities
- boy helping his father clean the car
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