Educational Psychology / Unit 3 EDP 0209 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Puberty and Gender Roles
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The idea
Puberty brings sexual maturation and a growth spurt, and early adolescence often brings gender-role intensification, when pressure to fit conventional gender roles rises.
In practice
Some girls begin to downplay success in math and science; some boys turn toward athletics.
Where people slip
Girls are often taller than boys around ages ten to fourteen, and weight varies more between individuals than height.
Your place on the trail
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