Study finds even toddlers know gender expectations


	Study finds even toddlers know gender expectations

cementedminds

6-19-2007 3:50 AM

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psychology, interest, gender

cementedminds says:

I would have predicted that they would [notice] yes. I think that children start to recognise their own gender (and sexuality) around age two, so they would therefore recognise it in others too.

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6-26-2007 5:28 PM

righthand

So uni-sex children, adults is wrong?

So should I zone on my grandchild's femininity or not?

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