scholarly journals The Gender Schema Theory of Gender Development

Psychology ◽  
2014 ◽  
pp. 260-264
Keyword(s):  
Schema Theory ◽  
Gender Development ◽  
Gender Schema ◽  
Gender Schema Theory

scholarly journals A Brief Review of Cognitive Theories in Gender Development

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
Alyssa West
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Schema Theory ◽  
Developmental Theory ◽  
Gender Development ◽  
Gender Schema ◽  
Cognitive Theories ◽  
Gender Schema Theory

In this paper I review three cognitive theories that attempt to explain the mechanisms and processes through which we develop an understanding of gender. Cognitive-developmental theory, gender schema theory, and social cognitive theory of gender development and differentiation are compared in this article through the exploration of empirical evidence. Cognitive-developmental theory emphasizes the development of cognitive processes which allow for the understanding of gender. Gender schema theory highlights the active role schemas play in acquiring and interpreting gender relevant information, and social-cognitive theory stresses the role of the environment. I found that there is a considerable amount of overlap with the evidence between each theory. Therefore, rather than each theory existing in opposition to one another, there are multiple relevant factors at play concerning both cognition and the social environment in the development of gender. Thus, the main conclusion is that there is a need for greater theoretical integration with regard to understanding gendered development.

STEM Career Interest at the Intersection of Attitude, Gender, Religion, and Urban Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 25-67
Author(s):  
Philip R. Alsup
Keyword(s):  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Schema Theory ◽  
Gender Schema ◽  
Career Expectations ◽  
Intersectionality Theory ◽  
Large Sector ◽  
Gender Schema Theory ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Career Options

Inspiring learners toward career options available in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is important not only for economic development but also for maintaining creative thinking and innovation. Limited amounts of research in STEM education have focused on the population of students enrolled in religious and parochial schools in urban settings; yet given the historic conflict between religion and science, this large sector of American education is worthy of examination. This chapter incorporates Gottfredson's Theory of Circumscription and Compromise as it relates to occupational aspirations, Bem's Gender Schema Theory to explain the role of gender in career expectations, and Crenshaw's Intersectionality Theory as it pertains to religion and urban location as group identifiers. Practical interventions for encouraging young students to consider STEM careers are discussed.

Feminine Identity in Refined Male and Female Characters of Wayang Kulit Kelantan

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-256
Author(s):  
Fara Dayana Mohd Jufry Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Sex Role ◽  
Schema Theory ◽  
Gender Schema ◽  
The Feminine ◽  
Unique Identity ◽  
Western Theory ◽  
Gender Schema Theory ◽  
Shadow Play ◽  
Wayang Kulit ◽  
New Discovery

Wayang Kulit Kelantan is one of the traditional theatre performance that holds unique identity. This shadow play performance uses gambalan (shadow puppet) to depict the characters from the Hikayat Seri Rama (a repertoire of Wayang Kulit Kelantan). There are two main characters in Wayang Kulit Kelantan, which are refined characters and rough characters. This research focuses only on the similarity in identity of the refined characters which encompass high percentage of feminine traits. The discussion in this paperwork only focuses on two refined characters which are Seri Rama and Siti Dewi. This discussion is structured based on Gender Schema Theory by Bem, through the application of Bem Sex-Role Inventory as the tool to determine the feminine traits that exist in these refined characters. With the use of this inventory, it is discovered that all three of these characters have high percentage of feminine traits even though from different gender. Therefore this research has made a new discovery through primarily applying western theory in the identification process of refined characters of Wayang Kulit Kelantan.

Gender schema theory

Gender ◽  
2012 ◽  
pp. 94-110
Author(s):  
Leanne Franklin
Keyword(s):  
Schema Theory ◽  
Gender Schema ◽  
Gender Schema Theory

A portrait of a woman as a scientist: breaking down barriers created by gender-role stereotypes

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn Steinke
Keyword(s):  
Gender Role ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Women Scientists ◽  
Schema Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Gender Schema ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Gender Role Stereotypes ◽  
Gender Schema Theory

Educational, attitudinal, and sociocultural factors create barriers that prevent girls and young women from pursuing opportunities in science. Of these barriers, gender-role stereotypes of science have been cited as a significant obstacle. This research analyses a US television series that counters gender-role stereotypes of science. The analysis found the images presented on this series challenge previously reported stereotypes of women scientists shown in the US media by emphasizing the expertise of women scientists, showing alternatives for balancing the demands of their professional and personal lives, and providing examples of role models who have succeeded in male-dominated fields. The significance of these results are discussed in light of gender schema theory and the need for future research on the effects of women scientist role models on girls' and young women's interest in science.

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