Kohlberg's Theory of Gender Development Essay Plan

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  • Created by: katieh
  • Created on: 09-03-17 19:05

[A01]

Kohlberg (1966) proposed that children gradually develop the ability to think about gender as they become capable of thinking more complex and abstract thoughts.

Stage 1- gender labelling

Age 2-3. Children label themselves based on outward appearances. They change labels as appearances change (e.g. a boy with long hair becomes a girl).

Stage 2- gender stability

Age 4-7. Children recognise that gender is stable over time but not over situations.

Stage 3- gender constancy

Age 6. Children realise gender shows conservations over time and situations, and realise their gender will not change. Children start to learn gender-appropriate behaviour by paying attention to same-sex models.

[A03]

Research evidence supports Kohlberg's theory

Slaby and Frey (1975)- asked young children questions

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