Gender socialization is a fundamental development aspect, shaping how people perceive themselves and interact with the world. Gender socialization is the process of a person learning and internalizing ...

While the majority of gender socialization happens in childhood, this subtle instruction continues throughout life and can come from a variety of sources, such as family traditions, authority figures, ...

Certain biases can shape our expectations ...

Why is it that the color pink, dolls, anything sparkly and makeup are seen as girly, feminine and weak? On the other hand, why are cars, the color blue and sports seen as manly, tough and strong? In ...

I’ve been writing about the negative impact of gender role socialization on men and their intimate relationships here for over four years. Occasionally I hear from younger readers who critique my work ...