• Julbert Omandam Jr.

• Kim Audrey Navarro

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 • Julbert Omandam Jr.

• Kim Audrey Navarro

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 Childhood Socialization and
the Reinforcement of Gender
Norms

• Julbert Omandam Jr.

• Kim Audrey Navarro

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 Understanding
CHILDHOOD
SOCIALIZATION

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• is the process through
which children learn and
internalize the cultural
norms, values, beliefs, and
behaviors of their society
or community
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Understanding
Gender
Norms

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 Gender • are the cultural and societal
expectations and behaviors
Norms associated with being male
or female, and they vary
across different cultures and
time periods.

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 Agents of Childhood Socialization

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 Agents of
Childhood
Socialization • 01 FAMILY
• 02 PEERS
• 03 MEDIA AND POPULAR
CULTURE

• 04 EDUCATION
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 01
FAMILY
Families are the
primary agents of
socialization, where
children first learn
about gender roles.
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 02
PEERS
Peer groups reinforce
gender norms through
social pressure and
the desire to fit in.

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MEDIA &
03
POPULAR
CULTURE
Television, movies, books,
and other forms of media
portray and perpetuate
gender stereotypes,
influencing children's
perceptions and behaviors.

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 04
EDUCATION
Educational systems can
inadvertently reinforce
gender norms through
textbooks, teaching
methods, and classroom
expectations.
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 TOYS &
05
CLOTHING
Toy stores often segregate
products by gender,
reinforcing stereotypes
about appropriate interests
and activities.

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Consequences of Reinforcing Gender Norms

Limiting
Opportunities:
Reinforced gender norms can limit
career choices, educational pursuits,
and personal aspirations. Girls may
be discouraged from entering STEM
fields, while boys may avoid
expressing emotions due to societal
expectations.

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Consequences of Reinforcing Gender Norms

Stereotype
Reinforcement:
Reinforced gender norms can limit
career choices, educational pursuits,
and personal aspirations. Girls may
be discouraged from entering STEM
fields, while boys may avoid
expressing emotions due to societal
expectations.

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Consequences of Reinforcing Gender Norms

Mental Health
Impacts:
The pressure to conform to rigid
gender norms can have negative
mental health effects, leading to
anxiety, depression, and feelings
of inadequacy for individuals who
do not fit these molds.

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Promoting Change

Education and
Awareness:
Schools and educational
programs can raise
awareness of gender
diversity and challenge
stereotypes.
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Promoting Change

Media
Representation:
Encouraging media to portray
diverse gender identities and
challenge stereotypes can
contribute to a more inclusive
society..

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Promoting Change

Supportive
Environments:
Creating supportive environments
within families, communities, and peer
groups where children are
encouraged to explore their interests
regardless of gender can empower
individuals to break free from
restrictive norms.

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Consequences of Reinforcing Gender Norms

It's important to note that gender

norms are not inherently negative,
but they can become problematic
when they limit individuals'
choices and opportunities and
perpetuate harmful stereotypes or
discrimination.
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 THANK YOU
FOR
LISTENING
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