“Boys Love Boy Toys”: a qualitative study exploring the role of fathers in young boys’ gendered toy preferences

Abstract Children come to understand the concept of gender and learn to differentiate roles and norms on the basis of gender in early childhood. By interacting with individuals in their social contexts (i.e., family and peers), children are taught about gender norms and expectations, and as a result...

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Main Authors: Julia Tesolin, Elsa Lo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2023-11-01
Series:Discover Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-023-00097-z