Beyond blue and pink: Do boys and girls engage differently by nature or norms?


By AGENCY
  • Family
  • Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024

Researchers believe both innate and social forces are at play in social norms. — MONIKA SKOLIMOWSKA/dpa

THE first question typically asked of parents enrolling their child in a crèche or nursery school is: boy or girl?

Does it really matter? It certainly does at first glance when you watch the kids play.

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