Chodorow (1978) argued that gender socialization occurred through____________?
Correct answer: A. both boys and girls being closely attached to their mothers, but then boys breaking away
- A. both boys and girls being closely attached to their mothers, but then boys breaking away
- B. girls being attached to their mothers but then breaking away
- C. boys being attached to their fathers and girls to their mothers
- D. both boys and girls being closely attached to their fathers, but girls breaking away
Explanation
Chodorow argued that both sexes initially form close attachments to their mothers, but boys must separate psychologically to establish a masculine identity. Girls maintain greater emotional continuity with the mother, making option a the best description.
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