Gender socialization is a fundamental development aspect, shaping how people perceive themselves and interact with the world. Gender socialization is the process of a person learning and internalizing ...

Why is it that the color pink, dolls, anything sparkly and makeup are seen as girly, feminine and weak? On the other hand, why are cars, the color blue and sports seen as manly, tough and strong? In ...

I’ve been writing about the negative impact of gender role socialization on men and their intimate relationships here for over four years. Occasionally I hear from younger readers who critique my work ...

I want you to look around and see who resides around you. Do they bleed? Do they have a brain and nerves with bones and tissues that make up their body? The answer? Yes. I’ve spoken to hundreds, maybe ...

It turns out generation Z has some of the strongest traditional beliefs about gender roles. The revival of what many see as ...

We often hear: “boys will be boys,” “obey your husband,” etc. Many still find gender role expectations as useful. They argue that traditional gender roles assist in the division of labor; create a ...

Water carries political, cultural, religious, social, economic and environmental significance in our lives. Access to safe drinking water and sanitation has far-reaching consequences for achieving ...

Gender nonconforming individuals do not comply with societal stereotypes of how they “should” look or behave based on binary – male and female – gender roles. This article will explain what the term ...