concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: gender schema theory

feminist orientations
type: Concept
narrower: gender schema theory

gender in the media
type: Concept
related: gender schema theory

gender schema theory
type: Concept
broader: psycho-cognitive orientations
broader: feminist orientations
definition: Gender schema theory describes the development of gender identity by combining aspects of cognitive learning theory with sociocultural elements of social learning theory. Gender identity is influenced by persons observing others and learning their actions, ultimately accomplishing different culturally specific cognitive tasks particular to males and to females. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender in Media; Gender Schema Theory]
related: gender in the media

psycho-cognitive orientations
type: Concept
narrower: gender schema theory