Playing with dolls

Definition

Engaging in activities typically associated with girls, such as playing with dolls, which may challenge traditional gender norms.

Related terms

Gender schema: A cognitive framework that organizes information about gender and influences how individuals perceive and interpret gender-related behaviors.

Gender roles: Societal expectations regarding appropriate behavior, attitudes, and traits for males and females.

Androgyny: The presence of both masculine and feminine characteristics in an individual's personality.