Gender socialisation · CDP

Peer groups contribute to gender socialisation by:

  1. Allowing no interaction between the members at all
  2. Rewarding behavior that fits group gender norms
  3. Discouraging every form of rule-following
  4. Avoiding the formation of any group identity
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Correct answer: Rewarding behavior that fits group gender norms

Peers reinforce gender expectations through approval or rejection. Children modify behavior to fit peer group norms.

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