Question

Which of the following statements are correct about Gender Consistency?

(P) It outlines expected gender specific roles in society.

(Q) It establishes certain cultural beliefs about the differences between men and women.

(R) It implies an understanding of one's gender that remains stable over time.

(S) It implies an understanding that the gender will not change even if an individual adopts the behaviour of the opposite gender.

Options

• Only (P) and (Q)

• Only (R) and (S)

• Only (Q) and (R)

• Only (P) and (S)

Answer 1

Only (R) and (S)

Explanation:

Gender consistency is a concept from cognitive–developmental theory proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg. It refers to a child’s understanding that their gender remains the same over time (for example, a boy will grow up to be a man) and does not change even if they participate in activities or show behaviours usually associated with the opposite gender (such as a boy playing with dolls).

Options P and Q relate to gender roles and social expectations, not to gender consistency. Therefore, only R and S correctly explain the concept of gender consistency.