Gender Socialization: Intersections

1. Colours

1.1. Our toys are coloured according to what colours align with gender stereotypes.

1.2. When we are born, we are dressed in colours that conform to stereotypical gender norms.

1.3. We are socialized to what colours we should like.

2. Clothing

2.1. Our parents dress us according to gender stereotypes: dresses/skirts for girls and jeans/pants for boys.

3. Toys

3.1. Toys are usually made to depict gender roles.

4. Books

4.1. Characters in children's books are usually depicting gender roles.