In your opinion, what is the impact of gender stereotypes and gender role assignment on gender development in young children? How has our concept of gender identity changed and broadened in recent years? To what extent have we moved beyond the strict categorizations of “male” vs

In your opinion, what is the impact of gender stereotypes and gender role assignment on gender development in young children? How has our concept of gender identity changed and broadened in recent years? To what extent have we moved beyond the strict categorizations of “male” vs. “female”?

Support your response with information from:

1. theories (social cognitive theory, social role theory) of gender development and
2. a scholarly research article or current events article related to gender development. Upload the article link to share with your classmates.