Sex Differences and Gender-Role Development

Defining Sex and Gender

Sex

Gender

Gender typing

Categorizing Males and Females: Gender Role Standard

Gender-Role Standard

Expressive Role

Instrumental role

Actual Psychological Differences between the Sexes

Verbal Ability

Visual/Spatial Abilities

Mathematical Ability

Aggresioin

Activity Level

Fear, Timidity, and Risking Taking

Development Vulnerability

Development Vulnerability

Emotional Expressivity/Sensitivity

Compliance

Self-Esteem

Do cultural myths contributes to sex differences in ability (and vocational opportunity)

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

Scholastic Influences

Developmental Trends in Gender Typing

Development of Gender concept

Development of Gender-Role Stereotypes.

Cultural Influences

Adolescent Thinking about Gender Stereotype

Gender intensification

Development of Gender-Typed Behavior

Gender Segregation

Sex Differences in Gender-Typed Behavior

Subcultural Variations in Gender Typing