Pink frilly dresses and the avoidance of all things “girly”: Children’s appearance rigidity and cognitive theories of gender development.

2014 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 1091-1101 ◽  
Author(s):  
May Ling Halim ◽  
Diane N. Ruble ◽  
Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda ◽  
Kristina M. Zosuls ◽  
Leah E. Lurye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Development ◽  
Cognitive Theories

scholarly journals A Brief Review of Cognitive Theories in Gender Development

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
Alyssa West
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Schema Theory ◽  
Developmental Theory ◽  
Gender Development ◽  
Gender Schema ◽  
Cognitive Theories ◽  
Gender Schema Theory

In this paper I review three cognitive theories that attempt to explain the mechanisms and processes through which we develop an understanding of gender. Cognitive-developmental theory, gender schema theory, and social cognitive theory of gender development and differentiation are compared in this article through the exploration of empirical evidence. Cognitive-developmental theory emphasizes the development of cognitive processes which allow for the understanding of gender. Gender schema theory highlights the active role schemas play in acquiring and interpreting gender relevant information, and social-cognitive theory stresses the role of the environment. I found that there is a considerable amount of overlap with the evidence between each theory. Therefore, rather than each theory existing in opposition to one another, there are multiple relevant factors at play concerning both cognition and the social environment in the development of gender. Thus, the main conclusion is that there is a need for greater theoretical integration with regard to understanding gendered development.

scholarly journals Cognitive theories of early gender development.

2002 ◽  
Vol 128 (6) ◽  
pp. 903-933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Lynn Martin ◽  
Diane N. Ruble ◽  
Joel Szkrybalo
Keyword(s):  
Gender Development ◽  
Cognitive Theories

Cognitive Theories About Cognitive Theory

1976 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 557-558
Author(s):  
ROBERT J. STERNBERG
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Cognitive Theories

Gender Development: Biopsychosocial Complexities

1989 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 1030-1031
Author(s):  
Henry Biller
Keyword(s):  
Gender Development
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