Gender and Socialization Quiz

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Which of the following best describes gender identity?

The psychological sense of feeling like a man, woman, or something else

What are the major agents of socialization that affect gender roles?

Family, schools, peer groups, and mass media

What can be the consequences of gender stereotypes if seen as prescriptive rather than descriptive?

They can be limiting

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  • Gender refers to the social relations and behaviors between male and female.
  • Gender is a socially learned behavior associated with one's sex.
  • Gender identity is the psychological sense of feeling like a man, woman, or something else.
  • Gender socialization is the process of learning social expectations, attitudes, and behaviors associated with gender.
  • Gender role socialization is the process of internalizing culturally approved ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving based on gender.
  • Major agents of socialization include family, schools, peer groups, and mass media.
  • Gender stereotypes develop when institutions reinforce biased perceptions of gender roles.
  • Four types of gender stereotypes include sex, sexual, sex-role, and compounded stereotypes.
  • Gender stereotypes can be limiting if seen as prescriptive rather than descriptive.
  • Socialization affects all parts of one's identity based on education, class, religion, and gender.

How much do you know about gender and socialization? Test your knowledge with this quiz, exploring the definitions and concepts related to gender, gender identity, socialization, and gender stereotypes. From major agents of socialization to the different types of gender stereotypes, this quiz will challenge your understanding of how society shapes our behaviors and attitudes based on gender. Take this quiz to learn more about this important topic and how it impacts our daily lives.

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