AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

GENDER DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Harvey overheard a few of his male classmates making fun of one of their female classmates’ body. He interrupted them to point out that they were being very mean.
A
Age Sensitivity
B
Gender Sensitivity
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example: “You’re a girl, you can’t talk that loud”, “You’re a girl, and you need to learn to cook.” “You’re a girl, you can’t wear that short a skirt.” the kitchen” “You’re a boy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gender sensitization is the process of creating awareness regarding gender equality issues and modifying the behaviour and views that people hold about themselves and other genders. This process helps in examining people’s “personal attitudes and beliefs and questioning the ‘realities’ they thought they know.”

Detailed explanation-3: -What is gender sensitivity? By definition, it refers to ‘the process by which the children are made aware of how gender plays a role in life through their treatment of others. It manifests itself in recognizing privilege and discrimination around gender, especially women.

Detailed explanation-4: -Simply put, gender sensitivity is behaviour that avoids discrimination by understanding and accepting the multiple differences between men and women. It is a way of thinking that fosters respect and compassion for others-regardless of these differences.

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