How do we “become” boys and girls?
In 550 words, please make sure you write a well-organized and critical reaction to my question(s) below.
For this seminar you will discuss the question “how do we ‘become’ boys and girls?” using firsthand experience to illustrate, as well as offering any insight you have into the question. Integrate at least 2 references from the texts in this module to help illustrate your claims.
Think, for example, about what experiences, toys, activities shaped you as a young person in terms of gender. Do any experiences NOT shape our understanding of gender in some way?
Did you experience any limitations because of your gender?
How does culture influence gender?
What is a “gender role?” Where do we learn them?
To what extent does culture influence human biology?