GENDER INEQUALITIES IN TODDLER CONFRONTATION AND TEACHERS'' RESPONSES

This research examined the differences in confrontational interaction between boy and girl toddlers, and differences in how caregivers react to the children involved based on the children''s gender. It is important to examine these differences in order to understand how gender differences are interpreted and treated as children are socialized in day care culture. This study would be of interest to sociologists, educators of all areas and ages, day care providers, and parents.