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The Social Construction of Gender


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The Social Construction of Gender
This paper hypothesizes that gender in each individual is not inherent.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages) | 10 sources | MLA | 2005 United States


Paper Summary:

This paper states that gender is not defined in each individual at birth but is socially constructed. The author points out the way boys and girls are socialized to accept these gender roles and attributes. The paper provides examples of how genders in different cultures adapt to such notions.

From the Paper:

"The social construction of meaning applies to various values norms and beliefs that are created by the dominant economic and most powerful groups in American society. These values, norms and beliefs are perpetuated ..."

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APA Citation:

The Social Construction of Gender (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Social-Construction-of-Gender/71606

MLA Citation:

"The Social Construction of Gender" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Social-Construction-of-Gender/71606>




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