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Nature Vs. Nurture - Online Papers

Nature Vs. Nurture

The question of whether nature or nurture has more influence on
gender characteristics has been explored for many years. Anatomically and
physiologically speaking, there are more similarities than differences,
between the sexes. There are also more psychological similarities than
differences.
When tested at cognitive skills, there is no gender gap in the
average verbal ability as shown by tests in vocabulary, reading
comprehension, and solving analogies. There also is no noticeable
difference in learning, memory, or creativity between boys and girls.
Although males and females are biologically very similar, there are
obvious differences between the sexes. Gender expectations are ...

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(Handout - Diversity and Community).
I believe that one's immediate family, rather than society, has a
greater influence on gender roles. For example, girls who group up without
a mother or older sisters tend to be less feminine because all they have
are male role models. Another example of how the family influences gender
roles is whether or not the mother works. A housewife who believes that
the home is where she belongs tends to influence her daughter in thinking
the same way. One of my close friend's mother is a housewife and my friend
wishes to be one herself. Parents are one of the biggest factors in
determining gender roles for children. They teach their children what they
consider the proper behavior for boys and girls. Society also has some
influence in gender roles but not as much as it did years ago. After the
feminist movement, men and women are considered more like equals, but there
are still stereotypes of how males and females should ...

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Added: 12/10/2005 04:01:42 AM
Category: Science & Nature
Type: Free Paper
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