Anew family has moved in next door to kim. kim's 5-year-old daughter refuses to meet the neighbor's 6-year-old son. her daughter cannot imagine that he might share her interests. what is causing her to be so rigid in her stereotypes about boys and girls?

(early) gender bias

Stereotypes assist in the development of a culture of prejudice. The culture is communicated among members of the society, including young children. It will shape their attitudes and beliefs about relationship and stifles their physical and psychological well-being. Stereotypes are developed by age 5 (years). It becomes rigidly defined between ages 5-7.

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