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ERIC Number: EJ652579
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
The Impact of Child Care on Gender Role Development and Gender Stereotypes.
Chick, Kay A.; Heilman-Houser, Rose Ann; Hunter, Maxwell W.
Early Childhood Education Journal, v29 n3 p149-54 Spr 2002
Examined gender behavior and stereotypes in a child care center. Found that boys received more caregiver attention than girls. Girls were reinforced for their dress, hairstyles, and helping behavior; boys received comments on their size and physical skills. Caregivers used linguistic bias when communicating with children. Gender separation was evident by age 3 in toy selection, activities, and playmates. (KB)
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Care, Child Care Effects, Child Caregivers, Early Childhood Education, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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