GENDER ROLES EMILY KENNEDY Main Claim Gender roles

GENDER ROLES EMILY KENNEDY

Main Claim Gender roles and stereotypes are introduced at an early age through many media and result in harmful affects to an individual’s well-being. There alternatives and methods to alleviate the pressures of gender roles and have shown promising outcomes to an individual’s well-being.

HOW ARE GENDER ROLES INTRODUCED TO PEOPLE?

The Influence of Peers on Children’s Socialization to Gender Roles Susan D. Witt SUBCLAIM: This source allows me to argue the effect peers and friendships have on gender role stereotypes and socialization within children, further affirming my belief that gender roles are influenced by many different mediums

Parental Influence on Children’s Socialization to Gender Roles Susan D. Witt SUBCLAIM: This source allows me to look at how parents influence lasting gender roles and stereotypes onto their children at young ages.

A Content Analysis of Gender Differences in Children’s Advertising Lois J. Smith SUBCLAIM: This source allows me to explore how children are introduced to gender roles through advertisement

HOW DO GENDER ROLES AFFECT AN INDIVIDUAL’S WELL-BEING?

Self-Perceived Gender Typicality, Gender. Typed Attributes, and Gender Stereotype Endorsement in Elementary-School-Aged Meagan Patterson Children SUBCLAIM: This source provides me with the information needed to argue that gender roles are inherently harmful

The Relationship Between Gender Role Ideals and Psychological Well. Being Derek Grimmell & Gary S. Stern SUBCLAIM: This source allows me to argue that gender roles are harmful and can affect a person negatively.

WHAT ARE ALTERNATIVES TO GENDER ROLES AND HOW WOULD THESE AFFECT THE INDIVIDUAL?

Parental Influence on Children’s Socialization to Gender Roles Susan D. Witt SUBCLAIM: This source briefly talks about the benefits to gender neutrality/androgyny

Swedish School’s Big Lesson Begins With Dropping Personal Pronouns John Tagliabue SUBCLAIM: This source allows me to provide evidence that gender roles do not need to be as harsh and provides methods and alternatives to help counteract gender stereotypes

Happiness, Housework and Gender Inequality in Europe Letizia Mencarini & Maria Sironi SUBCLAIM: This source allows me to argue that more gender neutral countries and relationships are happier even if it is over a gender role such as housework. This in turn allows me to argue that even greater differences may have even greater effects on happiness.

References ■ Witt, S. D. (2000). The Influence of Peers on Children's Socialization to Gender Roles. Early Child Development and Care, 162(1), 1 -7. doi: 10. 1080/0300443001620101 ■ Witt, S. D. (1997). Parental Influence on Children's Socialization to Gender Roles. Adolescence , 32, 253 -259. ■ Smith, L. J. (1994). A Content Analysis of Gender Differences in Children's Advertising. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 38(3), 323 -337. ■ Patterson, M. M. (2012). Self-Perceived Gender Typicality, Gender-Typed Attributes, and Gender Stereotype Endorsement in Elementary-School-Aged Children. Sex Roles, 67(7 -8), 422 -434. doi: 10. 1007/s 11199 -012 -0184 -9 ■ Grimmell, D. , & Stern, G. S. (1992). The relationship between gender role ideals and psychological well-being. Sex Roles, 27(9 -10), 487 -497. doi: 10. 1007/bf 00290005 ■ Tagliabue, J. (2012, November 13). Swedish School’s Big Lesson Begins With Dropping Personal Pronouns. Retrieved March 19, 2017, from http: //www. nytimes. com/2012/11/14/world/europe/swedish-school-de-emphasizesgender-lines. html ■ Mencarini, L. , & Sironi, M. (2012). Happiness, Housework and Gender Inequality in Europe. Eur Sociol Rev, 28(2), 203 -219.