For this Discussion, review the section "Becoming Boys and Girls: Sex and Gender" in your course text (pp. 299-305). Think about gender stereotyping and the five theoriespsychoanalytic, behaviorism, cognitive, sociocultural, and universalthat attempt to explain the phenomenon of gender identity. Consider how these theories in combination support our understanding and our ability to raise children who are happy to be themselves but not prejudiced against those of the other sex or against those who are gender non-conforming.

A brief summary of the theory that interests you most. State whether you agree with the theory and explain your reasoning. Explain whether this theory helped to confirm or dispel any assumptions you had about gender identification and stereotyping.

• Your views on how gender stereotyping during early childhood might influence children's future development. Include examples from your own early childhood experiences and the messages you received that fostered stereotypic views and expectations, or helped to dispel them.
• Berger, K. S. (2018).The developing person through childhood(8th ed.). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.