American society socalized based on gender?

Question

how are childern in the american society socalized based on gender ? do toys factor a role in childern socalization based on gender too?

Answer 1

Yes, it is such an interwoven part of the system. You are in for a lot of LONG responses. Research some studies based on gender and culture. You'll get a good idea there.

Children are socialized from the beginning with pink or blue clothing/wallpaper/toys, etc. Little girls are given dolls and told to "play nice". Little boys are given trucks and balls and are roughhoused with.

The list goes on...read some research.

Answer 2

the second the doctor determines whether you're a boy or girl it basically decides for you how you will be treated in society. if youre a girl youre given barbie dolls and put in ballet class. if youre a boy youre given a g.i. joe and your dad teaches you football and baseball. there are always cases of more flamboyant boys and more tomboy-ish girls, but in general your gender shapes your life in society, unfortunately.

i did a paper and speech on this subject last year and would type the entire thing up for you, but i'll spare the boredom. i agree though. definitely do some research. it's actually pretty interesting.