A process of mutual influence between a person and his fellow being, a process that results in an acceptance of, the adaptation to, the patterns of social behaviour.

1. Gender-II
Prepared by:-
Prof.H.Emilda Josephine,
M.A.,M.Ed.,M.Phil(Eng).,M.Phil(Edn)., Phd,
Loyola College of Education, Chennai.

2.  Socialization:
a process of mutual
influence between a
person and his
fellow being, a
process that results
in an acceptance of,
the adaptation to,
the patterns of
social behaviour.

3.  Socialization process
 Very early in life and
irreversible by 4
 Prenatal and post natal
hormones
 Biological influences
 Psychological influences
 Social variables

4.  Gender expectations
- Men denied access to nurturing,
emotional and care.
- Women denied to power, influence,
achievement and independence.
Taking up the role of the father

5. Large family
Single parent family
Never-married only child
single parent family
Blended family
Grandparents reared family

6.  Emotional maturity
 Adjustment
 Building character
 Expected behaviour(reformed)
 Actor of the patriarchal System
 Gender construction
 Attributes to masculinity and feminity

7.  Take lead for the changes in the
society.
 Inculcate morals, values,
attitudes, behaviors and adults
 Formal socialization – training
 Informal socialization –
organization’s values outlook,
written and unwritten codes

8.  Women look after their wellbeing as well as
their family
 Decision-making
 Against domestic violence
 Voice out against better sanitation, security
 Appointments of female subordinates and
male principals
 Girls encouraged to choose mathematics,
science and engineering

9.  Overcome peer pressure
 Gender segregation
 Peer socialization
 Used positively, can build self-
confidence, courage and
motivate others, respect
others, punctuality, join in
school activities
 Used negatively, aggression,
Unsocial behaviour and bad
habits.

10. Do’s Don’ts
 Second parent
 Unbiased
 Gender equality
 Discuss gender bias in
textbooks
 More attention to boys
 More patient with boys
 Praise girls for
neatness and accuracy
 Less interaction with
girls

11.  Official curriculum
 State board, CBSE,
IGCSE
 Gender biased
curriculum
 Uneven
socialization of
boys and girls
 Sex education

12.  Men and women shown in
stereotypical roles and
professions
 Brave and strong vs passive,
self-sacrificing and caring.
 Overcome traditional roles,
subordination, peer pressure,
enemity, distractions,
inhibitions, oppression,
 aggression, untouchability

13.  Gender equality
 Eliminate gender biased attitudes
 Create an understanding of gender
differences
 Distribution of work
 Inculcate life skills
 Develop employment skills
 Treat each other with respect

14.  Transgender, indeterminate
 Bisexuality (hermaphrodite)
 Heterosexuality (straight)
 Homosexuality (gay, Lesbian)
 Masculinity-femininity scale

15.  Student centered classes, group work,
students’ more talking time, critical and
analytical thinking, team spirit

16.  Classroom treatment of boys vs girls

17.  Adhere a routine
 Timings
 Period
 Prayer
 Books
 Bag
 Notebooks
 Uniform
 Shoes
 Socks
 Hairstyle
 Lunchbox
 Water bottle
 Class work
 Homework
 Group activities
 Physical exercises
 Discipline
 Obedience

18.  Use positive verbs rather than negative verbs
 Punishment not make the child feel guilty
 Focus on the behaviour and not on the child
 Don’t compare kids
 Talk to them about their aggressiveness.

19.  Personality traits
 Domestic behaviours
 Occupations
 Physical appearances