Gender Role Development

Definition

The process through which individuals acquire and internalize the behaviors, attitudes, and expectations associated with their gender identity.

Related terms

Social Learning Theory:

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors by observing others and imitating their actions.

Gender Identity:

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth.

Environment:

The surroundings, conditions, and influences in which an individual grows and develops.