Source: Market Watch
According to a study published by the Journal of Adolescent Health, gender-specific identifications placed on boys and girls creates lasting psychological impacts.
Researchers interviewed children and their guardians from various countries, including the US, India, and China, and found that gender stereotypes continue to guide the ways in which boys and girls function within their societies.
The findings indicate that both boys and girls suffer from negative effects stemming from forced gender regulations.
“Adolescent health risks are shaped by behaviors rooted in gender roles that can be well established in kids by the time they are 10 or 11 years old,” said Kristin Mmari, lead researcher for the early childhood study.
“Yet we see billions of dollars around the world invested in adolescent health programs that don’t kick in until they are 15 and by then it’s probably too late to make a big difference,” she added.
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