Paper

Readings

Bos, H. M. W., Sanfort, T. G. M., de Bruyn, E. H., & Hakvoort, E. M. (2008). Same-sex attraction, social relationships, psychsocial functioning, and school performance in early adolescence. Developmental Psychology, 44(1), 59–68.

Media

Braly. J. (2002). Oliver’s pink bicycle. [Audio file]. Retrieved from http://themoth.org/posts/stories/olivers-pink-bicycle

Societal Expectations of Gender Submit by May 6 a 2- to 4-page paper in which you reflect on your childhood and identify a time when you behaved in a way that was inconsistent with society’s views or expectations of gender. How was gender identification explicitly, or implicitly, stated? Comment on the verbal and nonverbal messages received about supporting or defying societal gender norms. Finally, explain the consequences of those messages about gender roles and gender expectations.