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To what extent would you explain gender differences in terms of gender socialization?
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Course : Introduction to Sociology (SOCI1001) Lecturer : Dr. LEUNG Benjamin Tutor : Marketa Moore Tutorial : Tues 11:30- 12:30 Topic : Gender Inequality Term Essay Question: To what extent would you explain gender differences in terms of gender socialization? Lai Wai Tung Christy University No.: 2003370183 Department of Sociology Faculty of Social Sciences The University of Hong Kong Introduction --- The Nature and Nurture Explanation We are living in the world with gender difference, though the difference is varied from one culture to another. Sociologists often explain gender difference in terms of the Nature and the Nurture Explanation. Nature Versus Nurture Explanation also called the Genetic versus Environmental Controversy, questions if the difference in behavior of male and female is due to their genetics (Nature) or their environment or ways of upbringing (Nurture). Some phenomenon of gender stereotypes is better explained by the Nature Explanation while most of them can be explained well by the Nurture Explanation. Though genetics do play a role...
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