GENDER SOCIALIZATION
Gender is considered a social construction. Gender socialization begins at birth once an infant’s sex becomes known. From birth infants learn attitudes, thoughts, and behavior patterns that have been established by society based on an individuals sex.
Traditional Ideals
Masculinity-
Femininity
Time brings about Change
Most members of society no longer see themselves as the traditional image of a male or female. In society there are more females getting involved with hyper-masculine activities. Men and women now share more duties that were traditional held by one sex or another in the past.
Media’s effect on Gender Roles
How are gender’s portrayed in the media? Are the traditional ideals still present? Let’s discuss some examples.
Soap Opera’s-
Magazine ads-
Disney movies-
Feature movies-
Television Programs-
Are the images portrayed in the media effecting how genders see themselves?