A cross cultural survey of some sex differences in socialization

Barry III, Herbert; Bacon, Margaret K.; Child, Irvin L.

A cross cultural survey of some sex differences in socialization

Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 55(3) • American Psychological Association • Washington Dc • Published In 1957 • Pages: 327-332 •

By Barry III, Herbert, Bacon, Margaret K., Child, Irvin L.

Abstract

This paper explores sex differences in socialization for boys and girls after describing the worldwide distribution of sex differences in five aspects of socialization; the authors explore conditions that may produce larger differences.

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Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
"Large sex difference in socialization is associated with an economy that places high premium on the superior strength and superior development of motor skills requiring strength which characterize the male" (330)	Supported
"Large sex difference in socialization appears to be correlated with customs that make for a large family group with high cooperative interaction" (330)	Supported

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A cross cultural survey of some sex differences in socialization

Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 55(3) • American Psychological Association • Washington Dc • Published In 1957 • Pages: 327-332 • Cite

By Barry III, Herbert, Bacon, Margaret K., Child, Irvin L.

Abstract

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Hypotheses (2)

Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 55(3) • American Psychological Association • Washington Dc • Published In 1957 • Pages: 327-332 •