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Witt, Susan D. – Childhood Education, 2000
Examines young children's gender role development, focusing on the impact of television viewing. Maintains that role models and imitation are extremely influential factors shaping gender-typed behavior. Identifies gender bias in television programming, including music television and commercials, and discusses gender bias in children's television…
Descriptors: Child Development, Gender Issues, Observational Learning, Programming (Broadcast)