Sex, Gender and Sexuality
Slide Show 5
Social Learning Theory
Central Words for Social
Learning Theory
 Learning
 Role models
 Socialisation
 Socialising agents
 Messages (conscious and unconscious)
 Doing gender
 Gender stereotypes.
• Albert Bandura
• Surrounding environment
• Role models
• ACQUIRE masculinity and
femininity
• LEARN gender appropriate
behaviour
Socialisation
 Learn, through
socialisation agents,
gender appropriate
behaviour patterns and
attitudes.
 Messages are
communicated
consciously and
unconsciously.
 Why does this picture
stand out?
Even before a
baby is born
the process of
gendering
begins.
Doing Gender (West
and Zimmerman)
When we act in
gendered ways, we
are not just copying a
role, rather, we are
constructing,
producing and
reproducing gender in
our daily interactions.
Gender Stereotypes
Stereotype: Psychological traits and behaviour characteristics that are attributed
to women and men by virtue of their group membership.
Descriptive (describe particular characteristics and behaviours).
Prescriptive (guide how to behave in particular situations).
Why is this mage so powerful?
Criticism of SLT
- What about agency?
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