Download Gender Role Development: The Humanistic Approach and Cultural Influences and more Lecture notes Gender Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! Gender Issues In Psychology – PSY512 VU ©Copyright Virtual University of Pakistan 42 Lecture 13 OTHER APPROACHES The Humanistic Approach This approach is based on Roger’s theory that does not directly explain the process of gender role development Ideal self and conditional positive regard are the main concepts in this regard. Roger’s theory In the process of gender development conditional positive regard can be seen as a set of expectations for gender roles, and ideal self can be understood as gender appropriate behavior. To achieve positive regard gender appropriate behavior becomes an ideal self for an individual Like boys are told that cooking is for girls, in the same way we can portray cultural stereotype as conditional positive regard for individuals and to achieve this regard he/she develop concept of ideal self that results in his/her gender appropriate behavior This approach not directly explains the process of gender development so no research data is found from this perspective Cultural Influences Technological advanced have affected the societies in following ways: Women are transferred to the less influential social sphere of home Men are associated with the public sphere of politics, economy, etc. Women are fighting for becoming independent Archeology. Feminine role is defined as subordinate to the masculine role In non-industrialized countries males are considered self-reliant and achievers. Women are regarded as nurturing, responsible, and obedient. The Western stereotypes for men and women are: Men to be instrumental (assertive, competitive, independent) Women to be expressive (co-operative, supportive, sensitive) Some Gender Role Stereotypes Male Attributes Acts as a leader Aggressive Ambitious Dominant Forceful Independent Female Attributes Compassionate Gentle Loves children Sensitive to needs of others Tender Understanding Conclusion Development of gender-roles is a positive factor for socialization and adjustment process of an individual. There are also some cultural differences, though the stereotypes of females being nurturing and males being instrumental are very widespread across culture. Gender differences may be accounted for by a range of biological, social, and cognitive factors. docsity.com
