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The question of whether nature or nurture has more influence on gender characteristics has been explored for many years. Anatomically and physiologically speaking, there are more similarities than differences, between the sexes. There are also more psychological ....

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.... nontraditional women described themselves as relatively nontraditional. Those led to think he favored traditional gender roles described themselves as more traditionally feminine” (Handout - Diversity and Community). I believe that one's immediate family, rather than society, has a greater influence on gender roles. For example, girls who group up without a mother or older sisters tend to be less feminine because all they have are male role models. Another example of how the family influences gender roles is whether or not the mother works. A housewife who believes that the home is where she belongs tends to influence her daughter in thinki ....