How are boys and girls socialized differently to express their feelings?

Written Assignment on “The Secret Life of Boys”
Be sure to carefully watch the video “The Secret Life of Boys.” Take notes while you watch it so you can take a position and support it. You will use the video as a resource as well as your own life experiences/beliefs. It is important for you to use both the reference AND your life.
You will have the opportunity to write a 2-3 page paper (at least 500 words, not counting heading) in which you critically examine your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and actions in relation to the course readings and videos on the issue of gender differences and the expression of feelings.
How are boys and girls socialized differently to express their feelings? How much is due to nature versus nurture? Basically, how much does biology or inborn characteristics impact the ability of boys and girls to express feelings, versus how boys and girls are socialized within their agents of socialization (agents of socialization are: family; peers; media; religion; community; work, etc).
The video gives a specific view, which you are to discuss in your essay. Do you agree or disagree with what Dr. William Pollack says about the socialization of boys and how to enable them to be more expressive? What is your reaction to the baseball player, Lee Mazzilli’s experience with his children- especially his son? You must be sure to clearly state your position, and what specifically you believe is accurate or inaccurate? Then elaborate in your response.
You must represent your position accurately, fairly, and with appropriate completeness. You must critically engage the ideas discussed in this module in a coherent, well structured, thoughtful, and reflective manner. I expect you to use the video as reference in your paper. Your paper needs to include the following three things:
• Your response to the above questions which should include
1) Your beliefs about gender differences and the expression of feelings (be sure to draw on the video as a resource).
2) The experiences you have had that have helped shape your beliefs; and
3) How you believe that your own socialization regarding gender and the expression of feelings have influenced you and/or will continue to influence you in your relationships; your life as a parent (or a potential parent); in your career choice/s; with friends and acquaintances, and any other areas you may wish to explore?

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