A baby child isn't concerned with his or her gender identity. ... In Nancy Chodorow's essay "Family Structure and Feminine Personality" she examines the development of gender identity and personality. ... It is at this stage that children begin to try to separate themselves from the clutches of their mother and establish their own identity. ... Without the father to follow example, Chodorow concludes that a boy will identify masculine characteristics be doing that which is not feminine. ... Everyw here Toby goes identity comes into question. ...

• Word Count: 1784
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

A baby child isn't concerned with his or her gender identity. ... In Nancy Chodorow's essay Family Structure and Feminine Personality she examines the development of gender identity and personality. ... It is at this stage that children begin to try to separate themselves from the clutches of their mother and establish their own identity. ... Without the father to follow example, Chodorow concludes that a boy will identify masculine characteristics be doing that which is not feminine. ... Everyw here Toby goes identity comes into question. ...

• Word Count: 1786
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School