The effects of Gender Socilization

Gender Socialization is an aspect that enormously affects all individuals. I feel I have been influenced by social and cultural processes and not by genetics. When we are brought into this world, we have no knowledge of how a male or female should act. Rather, it is our surroundings, that construct our thoughts and actions. Genetic identity is lost because of the powerful manipulation of family, friends, school, sports and the media, which are known …

…that depicts males as protective figures and women as nurturing and supportive individuals. Although, we must accept the fact that gender socialization will never disappear, we might be able to manipulate its affects in order to move away from stereotypes and further define individuals in society. I know that when I raise my own children I will try my best to encourage them to become their own characters by reducing the influences of gender socialization.