A feminist who arues that gender roles are socially constructed through socialisation. She explains how children are socialised
into their gender roles by their families infour ways:
Manipulation
Encouraged behaviour that is seen as stereotypically acceptable for the
child's gender and discouraging behaviour that is not considered the norm.
Canalisation
This involves parent chanelling their child's interests
into toys, games and activities that are considered the
norm for their gender.
Verbal appellation
Refers to giving children nicknames that reinforce gender expectations,
Different activities
Parents or family members may encourage children to participate
in activities around the home that reinforce gender stereotypes.