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11 May, 00:59

xSummarize what we know about biological, social, and cognitive influences on gender development. Clarify whether these influences are independent of each other, or whether they interact with each other. Give examples that support your conclusion.

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    Biological, social, and cognitive influences on gender development under mentioned:

    Explanation:

    1. Biological Influences influencing Gender Development:

    Anatomy [scientific study of male & female human body structures]; Puberty [Adolescents transition to sexually mature reproductive adults]; Evolutionary Psychology [Psychological traits determination as per adaption to natural selection]

    2. Social Influence

    Social Role Theory [study of sex differences & similarity in social behaviour], Social Cognitive theory of gender [study of Social construction of gender roles at institutional level] Family, Peers, Education & teachers, Mass Media [Affecting child's understanding of gender, gender roles]

    3. Cognitive Influences:

    Gender Schema Theory [Stating individuals gendered in society, gendered characteristics transferred further in form of cultural values]
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