Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Engaging in activities typically associated with girls, such as playing with dolls, which may challenge traditional gender norms.
Related terms
Gender schema: A cognitive framework that organizes information about gender and influences how individuals perceive and interpret gender-related behaviors.
Gender roles: Societal expectations regarding appropriate behavior, attitudes, and traits for males and females.
Androgyny: The presence of both masculine and feminine characteristics in an individual's personality.