Suppose You Were Having a Conversation with a Friend Who

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Suppose you were having a conversation with a friend who says that her son and daughter are entirely different from one another. Her son likes to play in the dirt, play with trucks, and build elaborate towers out of blocks. Her daughter likes to play dress up, pretend she is feeding her dolls, and loves ballet. Your friend insists that she has always treated her two children exactly the same. Would you agree or disagree with your friend's analysis? Describe three things you would tell your friend and identify what theoretical perspective would be most informative in this conversation.