1. Fagot (1978)
1.1. AIM
1.1.1. To observe parental reactions to behavior that wasn't deemed appropriate for the child's gender (according to American culture)
1.2. PROCEDURE
1.2.1. Naturalistic Observation
1.2.2. 24 Families
1.2.2.1. 12 with boys
1.2.2.2. 12 with girls
1.3. RESULTS
1.3.1. parents acted more favorably towards their child when they acted according to their gender norms and expectations.
1.3.1.1. Boys were encouraged to play with toys that build strength
1.3.1.2. girls were encouraged to play with dolls or dress up.
1.3.2. parents directly teaching and instructing children about what is and isn’t appropriate behaviour according to their culture’s gender norms.
1.3.2.1. reinforcing culturally appropriate behaviours by influencing such things as choice of toys or ways of playing for their children.
1.3.2.1.1. encouraging boys to be independent and active
1.3.2.1.2. girls were encouraged to be dependent and passive.
1.3.2.2. experiences and direct instruction shape our ways of thinking, or schemas as well as our personal identity.
1.3.2.3. Parents have a direct influence on our adoption of culturally appropriate behaviour and identity and therefore play an important role in enculturation as seen in Fagot’s study.