difference between gender identity and gender typing
As children get older they learn about themselves, who they are, how they are supposed to act, and what is appropriate gender-specific behavior. Gender typing is when children acquire these masculine and/or feminine roles and identify with these roles.
exists and is an alternate of . Gender identity is how you define your own gender, ie, a man or a woman. Gender roles are the set of societal norms that each gender generally abide by. Gender identity is how you define your own gender, ie, a man or a woman. Gender roles are the set of societal norms that each gender generally abide by.