But we very much want to be able to categorize people as male or female and will act very differently when we know with whom we are dealing. Parents Teachers Peers Media Parents Parents are the first and most influential source of learning about gender roles. Parents, therefore, play a key role in determining what children play with. Fathers use more directive language with sons than daughters. Mothers ask for compliance and cooperation.
Fathers interact more with sons than daughters.
Fathers were more interested in cognitive development of sons and social development of girls. Teachers Teachers often treat boys and girls differently. Boys are given more time to talk, are called on more often, and receive more positive feedback. Teachers are more likely to give girls the answers, but have boys work to find out. Girls are encouraged to take more social sciences.