title: Sex-role stereotyping: implications for the mental health of school-age children.
abstract: Theories related to sex-role stereotyping are reviewed, and the implications of these stereotypes for children's mental health are discussed. Attention is given to the impact of particular social trends, including political conservatism and religious fundamentalism. Case examples of children affected by sex-role stereotypes are presented and therapy approaches discussed. Overall intervention strategies are summarized.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Long
mesh_terms: D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012938:Social Perception; D013240:Stereotyping