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Gender: early socialization

Gender socialization is the process through which children learn about the social expectations, attitudes and behaviours typically associated with boys and girls. This topic looks at this socialization process and the factors that influence gender development in children.

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    Gender: early socialization: boys and girls - Two of a kind? 

    December 2013

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Topic Editor:

Carol L. Martin, PhD, Arizona State University, USA

The statements in this publication are the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or the views of UNICEF.

Last update: August 2014

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