Thursday, June 11, 2009

Thoughts on gender socialization and romance

"I see when men love women. They give them but a little of their lives. But women when they love give everything." ~*Oscar Wilde

Why is that? Does it have to do with the way boys and girls are socialized? Girls are encouraged to be nurturing in their play (dolls, playing house, etc.) while boys are encouraged to use energy and be strong (running around, sports, competition, etc.). Does this socialization contribute to the generalization that men are disconnected and emotionally unavailable?

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