Gender-Role Socialization, Stereotypes, Government Policies and Development

Occupational sex segregation continues to exist and the occupational career paths of women and men continue to differ. This article proposes a model to explain these persistent, gender-role linked trends, summarizes evidence to support the proposed mediating psychological mechanisms, and discusses the social experiences that shape gender differences on these mediators. In addition, the article reviews the economic and psychological costs often associated with the traditional female choices and proposes interventions aimed at achieving a more gender—fair social system that does not devalue traditionally female domains. The proposed model links occupational choices to expectations for success and subjective task value, which, in turn, are linked to gender-role socialization, self schemas, and anticipated role and task demands. The importance of subjective task value is stressed, as is the need to study women's achievement-related choices from the women's perspective.

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Predictors of Level of Voice in Adolescent Girls: Ethnicity, Attachment, and Gender Role Socialization

Journal of Youth and Adolescence ◽

10.1007/s10964-008-9340-5 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 38 (8) ◽

pp. 1027-1037 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Sally A. Theran

Keyword(s):

Gender Role ◽

Adolescent Girls ◽

Gender Role Socialization ◽

Role Socialization ◽

And Gender ◽

Level Of Voice

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Use of Symbols for Defining a Role: Do Clothes Make the Athlete?

Sociology of Sport Journal ◽

10.1123/ssj.10.4.413 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 413-431 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Marsha A. Casselman-Dickson ◽

Mary Lynn Damhorst

Keyword(s):

Gender Role ◽

Achievement Motivation ◽

Theoretical Framework ◽

Social Psychological ◽

Gender Role Socialization ◽

Role Definition ◽

Psychological Model ◽

Role Socialization ◽

Intervening Factors ◽

Different Levels

The purpose of this study was to determine whether cyclists at different levels of involvement in the sport differ in their use of cycling clothing for role definition A social psychological model provides the theoretical framework for the study of 56 female bicyclists. Lower involved cyclists did not show a tendency to use dress to compensate for lack of achievement in the sport role. In addition, no differences were found between higher involved and lower involved cyclists in their expression of individuality through dress and conforming behavior to other cyclists. Possible intervening factors, such as gender role socialization, subcultural norms and traditions, experience, and achievement motivation, as evidenced in previous and present research, were discussed as to how they may confound applicability of the model.

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