Penelope Eckert Learning To Be Gendered Summary

When it comes to breaking down the gender roles in our society, force is needed as well as blunt accusations and recognition of the problems and attributions to such oppression. “Learning to Be Gendered” goes into greater depth of research used to investigate whether or not behaviors and interests are more innate or learned and provides explanations and examples of how one is conditioned to perform gender in our society. Overall, the format, style and presentation of subject matter were much more relatable and comprehensible in “Learning to Be Gendered.” “Learning to be Gendered” by Penelope Eckert addresses the problems of gender stereotyping in modern society. For instance, we buy blue colored apparel and trucks for boys and pink colored