Article: Third Edition Women's Lives A PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPLORATION by Claire A. Etaugh Bradley University, Judith S. Bridges University of Connecticut at Hartford, Emerita
1. Discuss your involvement in play and sports as you were growing up. What sorts of opportunities, encouragement and support did you have?
2. Did you receive any negative messages about participation as you got older? How did your experiences compare with those of friends or siblings of the other gender? What theory of gender-typing best applies to your experiences with sports?
3. Describe your experiences with gender segregation in the elementary school years. Are your experiences similar to those described in the text?
4. What was your experience of being an early or late maturer? Are your experiences consistent with information presented in the text? How was your self-esteem affected?
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