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Intersex children are those whose genital tubercle is between 1.0 cm and 2.5 cm at birth.

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Gender identity is defined as the set of rules for what is appropriate masculine and feminine behavior in a particular culture.

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The process through which individuals learn the gender norms of their society and come to develop an internal gender identity is known as ______.


A) gender norms
B) gender identity
C) gender socialization
D) socialization

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Which theory suggests that gender is the lens through which we see and make sense of the world?


A) gender schema theory
B) social learning theory
C) cognitive development theory
D) psychoanalytic theory

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What are the key differences between primary socialization and secondary socialization? Choose one of these phases of socialization and provide examples of how it occurs at the individual, interactional, and institutional levels.

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Varies. Primary socialization is the ini...

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Which of the following terms refers to the people, groups, and institutions that impact the socialization of individuals?


A) targets
B) genders
C) agents
D) socializers

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Explain how variations in particular social and cultural contexts are important for understanding the process of gender socialization. Provide an example that demonstrates this perspective.

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Varies. Students should discuss how gend...

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Imagine a presidential race between two candidates: a man and a woman. The man is praised for his bold and assertive attitude, while the woman is chastised for not being nice or accommodating enough. This is an example of ______.


A) gender identity
B) androcentrism
C) gender schema
D) gender polarization

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Define each of the following concepts: gender socialization, gender norms, and gender identity. How are they interrelated?

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