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GCSE Sociology · key term
The process through which people learn the gender roles and expectations of their society.
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Paper 1
Revise: Educational AchievementGender socialisation can contribute to this. Toys, family expectations, peer pressure and career guidance may encourage pupils to see particular subjects as suitable for one gender.
Component 2
The process through which people learn the behaviour and expectations associated with gender.
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Gender socialisation offers one explanation. Expectations that boys should be tough, competitive or willing to take risks may encourage some forms of offending. Peer groups can reward displays of aggression or daring.
