As mention in the textbook the seven agents of socialization perpetuate gender stereotypes and reinforce gender roles. Gender is socially constructed by society. In the U.S women are taught to be “soft”, “passive”, “cooperative”, and men are taught to be “rough”, aggressive”, and “forceful”. Parents fall within the family agent of socialization and they play a major role in gender development. For example parents tend to choose their child name, toys, and clothes based on the child’s sex. When a child begins school their s gender development is heavily influenced by peer acceptance. In addition, cultural reproduction occurs in schools. An individual is constantly told and reminded how to behave by the media, religion, and economy.
