Explain how gender influences the self-concept. Cite some examples of research from the text that support your explanation

What will be an ideal response?

Answers will vary. Children's behavior is shaped by the ways in which others interact with them, such as the types of clothing they are given to wear (feminine or masculine). The toys they play with and the games they play influence gender stereotyping and expectations. Some research suggests that boys use more assertive communication to achieve their goals and girls use more collaborative talk to create and maintain relationships.