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Which age group shows the highest proportion of gender-segregated play groups?
Which age group shows the highest proportion of gender-segregated play groups?
In traditional cultures, why does gender-segregated play occur in middle childhood?
In traditional cultures, why does gender-segregated play occur in middle childhood?
What is the term used to describe the gender play that occurs when boys' and girls' play groups interact in middle childhood?
What is the term used to describe the gender play that occurs when boys' and girls' play groups interact in middle childhood?
Which age group shows the highest proportion of gender-segregated play groups?
Which age group shows the highest proportion of gender-segregated play groups?
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In traditional cultures, why does gender-segregated play occur in middle childhood?
In traditional cultures, why does gender-segregated play occur in middle childhood?
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What is the term used to describe the gender play that occurs when boys' and girls' play groups interact in middle childhood?
What is the term used to describe the gender play that occurs when boys' and girls' play groups interact in middle childhood?
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Study Notes
Gender-Segregated Play
- The highest proportion of gender-segregated play groups occurs in the age group of 6-7 years old.
- In traditional cultures, gender-segregated play occurs in middle childhood because boys are socialized to take on more masculine roles, and girls are socialized to take on more feminine roles, leading to separate play groups.
- When boys' and girls' play groups interact in middle childhood, it is referred to as ** Borderwork**.
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Quiz: Exploring Gender-Segregated Play in Middle Childhood Discover the social dynamics of gender-segregated play in middle childhood with this insightful quiz. Gain a deeper understanding of how traditional cultures and gender-specific work influence children's play groups. Explore the findings from the 12-culture analysis by Whiting and Edwards (1988) and uncover the rise of same-gender play groups. Test your knowledge now!
