Nature vs Nurture on Development of gender identity

Maxine Spalding PYC4805
Student Number: 57708754 Unique Number: 707415




Name: Maxine Spalding
Student Number: 57708754
Module: PYC4805
Unique Number: 707415




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, Maxine Spalding PYC4805
Student Number: 57708754 Unique Number: 707415

TABLE OF CONTENTS
The roles of biological features (nature) and socialised stereotyping
(nurture) in the development of gender identity in childhood and
adolescence. ............................................................................................................... 3
Introduction: Nature vs nurture. A popular debate regarding the
development of gender identity in childhood and adolescence ............... 3
Development of gender and gender stereotyped behaviours ................... 3
Gender detectives and the desire to fit in ....................................................... 5
Parental involvement and gender identity ...................................................... 6
The nature side; Is gender identity biologically determined? ................... 6
Conclusion: ............................................................................................................. 7
REFERENCES............................................................................................................. 8
PLAGIARISM DECLARATION ................................................................................. 9




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