Order Instructions
Gender schema theory (Bem, 1981) frames gender as a product of the assumptions and expectations established and transmitted within a culture. Similarly, social role theory (Eagly, 2012) suggests that social role stereotypes emerge from socially constructed assumptions and expectations. Through your learning, you have understood that the gender and social norms that create a framework for acceptable behaviour within groups and communities have a specific value: providing society with a sense of structure and predictability. Yet, despite their societal and cultural purpose, gender and social norms have constricted the promotion of justice and equality for all people. This milestone assignment allows you to gain deeper insight into the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusivity, which you will apply throughout the completion of Project Two.
To complete this milestone, you will critically analyze how gender schema theory and social role theory have shaped our sociocultural definitions of gender and social roles.
References
Bem, S. L. (1981). Gender schema theory: A cognitive account of sex typing. Psychological Review, 88(4), 354–364. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.88.4.354
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