Divide of the sexes gender roles in childhood

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Summary: Why do boys underachieve? How does celebrity culture influence the self-esteem of young girls? In an atmosphere dominated by sex and consumerism, are children growing up too quickly? This program addresses those issues, reporting on a group of 25 eight-year-olds as they adjust to gender roles and expectations. Nathan's parents have gone all out to make sure he grows up without stereotypes-but real life isn't that simple. Rhianna's mother is the breadwinner and childcare provider in the family, while her father spends most of his time drinking. Meanwhile, tomboy Megan has taken an interest in the opposite sex, Helena has embraced her femininity, and Tyrese is displaying male aggression.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
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electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2009], c2008.

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General Note:	Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Multi-User. Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on Apr. 25, 2009.
Formatted Contents Note:	Consumerism and Gender Marketing (3:00) -- Parenting Styles (3:37) -- Families: Who Is in Charge? (3:50) -- Young Girls: Body Consciousness (4:12) -- Challenges for Young Boys (4:49) -- Values: Gender Differences (2:30) -- Parental Influence on Children (4:05) -- Parental Assumptions About Gender (4:16) -- Celebrity Culture and Children's Fashion Choices (2:54) -- What Do Children Know About Sex? (4:27) -- Children: Death of a Loved One (4:31) -- Communication Difficulties in Children (3:02) -- Are Boys Less Talkative Than Girls? (4:08) -- Flexible Gender Roles (2:24) -- Children Overcome Stereotypes (5:07)
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Target Audience Note:	11 & up.
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