Descriptor
| Assertiveness | 1 |
| Family Influence | 1 |
| Group Behavior | 1 |
| Interpersonal Relationship | 1 |
| Psychological Studies | 1 |
| Sex Differences | 1 |
| Social Behavior | 1 |
| Young Children | 1 |
Source
| American Psychologist | 1 |
Author
| Maccoby, Eleanor E. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Researchers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedMaccoby, Eleanor E. – American Psychologist, 1990
Argues that behavioral differentiation of the sexes is minimal when children are observed or tested individually. Sex differences emerge primarily in social situations resulting in social styles that place females at a disadvantage in interactions with males. The role of the nuclear family in the development of these styles is discussed. (FMW)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Family Influence, Group Behavior, Interpersonal Relationship
