When I was growing up, I remember that my parents dressed me in pink, a typically feminine color for an infant. My parents also enrolled me in dance lessons, and I have been dancing since then. Dancing required me to wear different tutus and leotards. Occasionally, I would have to wear makeup. I loved getting dressed up for performances, and I think that part of the reason I still love getting dressed up and looking nice is because I did it so often when I was younger. I also was blessed to be able to participate in modeling. I don't remember the exact number, but I know that there were very few males in my modeling and dance classes. I watched Disney movies and liked Disney princesses: my favorite was and is Belle. Similar to other women today, I think that this definitely romanticized my views of love and of finding my "happily ever after." I also watched Barney, Sesame Street, Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, and other children's television shows. I played with Barbie dolls and dolls of other brands as well. When I was in the fourth grade I loved Britney Spears so much that one of my friends bought me her CD for my birthday and my other friend bought me her tape. My mom is a very hardworking and feminine woman and I look up and continue to be influenced by her today. Overall, I took part in activities that were seen as things that girls would do. My participation in these typically feminine activities definitely influenced my female gender identity.
It is really wonderful to grow up as a woman that everybody tries to make as feminine as possible.
ReplyDeleteAs it can be seen in the statement, her family exposed her to the gender socialization theory because her parents tried to make her very feminine even when she was an infant by dressing her up in pink clothing.
When you became a little lady, your parents want to create opportunities for you to expose to womanhood. Your parents did this by enrolling you in dance classes and modeling agencies. Females our age always have loved to be princesses and looked up to Britney Spears as a roll model of how to be womanly.