Reinforcement and Punishment
Social learning theory postulates that gender development is
influenced by social environment, which includes the media. An
individual’s gender-related behavior is either reinforced or
punished during the development period based on the existing social
beliefs and standards.
The following assignment will help you examine gender
development from the perspective of both boys and girls based on
today’s culture and with a look toward future trends.
Using the module readings, the online library resources, and the
Internet, research...