Exam 2: Theoretical Approaches to Gender Development

Kate explains,"When I was a little girl,I always wanted to be outside playing and getting dirty.However,my mom dressed me in fussy clothes with lots of ruffles and bows,and dressy shoes that were hard to play in.If I did manage to go outside and I got my clothes and shoes dirty,my mom would be upset with me.I hated wearing those clothes,but I saw how happy it made my mom when I wore them and kept them clean,so I kept on wearing them."

Define the following -Gender schema

At age 3,Bonnie realizes she is female and she wants to become skilled at being a girl. She begins to watch her mother and older sister and to model her behaviors after theirs. Bonnie's efforts to learn how to act feminine are best explained by which theory?

Which of the following is/are true of queer theory?

The best way to explain sex and gender is through interpersonal and cultural theories.

Queer theory states that identity categories are limiting and meaningless.

Social learning theory suggests that children actively seek to perform their gender correctly.

According to psychodynamic theorists,gender identity becomes fixed early in life.

Men and women have hormonal cycles that can affect their behavior.

Which of the following is generally true?

According to psychodynamic theories,the first relationship we have fundamentally influences how we define our gender identity.

David is a stay-at-home father of two young daughters who attends a "mommy and me" playgroup for young children and their caregivers.He is the only male caregiver to attend the group.According to standpoint theory,which statement(s)best explain(s)this scenario?