Unit 2 - Gender Roles and Sex Differences

Question 1

Similar to the development of our physical bodies, cognizance of _____ evolves with time, and some children find it very difficult to reconcile their given _____ and their _____ (Rafferty, 2018).

Answer 1

gender identity; gender; gender identity

Question 2

It’s also important for teachers to understand _____ (how people externally communicate their gender identity through physical expressions, such as clothing and hairstyle, and social expressions, like their names and pronoun choices.)

Answer 2

gender expression

Question 3

Students also navigate _____ - the behaviors, attitudes, and expectations associated with being either male or female.

Answer 3

gender roles

Question 4

These have to do with physical behaviors, styles of social interaction, academic motivations, behaviors, and choices.

Answer 4

gender roles

Question 5

Teachers sometime unconsciously influence gender role differences through the _____ and _____ they make for and on behalf of their students.

Answer 5

responses; choices