The Peer group

• How does the Peer group enforce gender roles

  Sanctions used to illustrate appropriate behaviours for their gender e.g. use of makeup or participation in sports/activities

  Sue Lees, double standards for gender
• How does the peer group socialise one another

  • Influence each other to conform to social norms and values 
  • Those with higher status within the group act as role models & have more influence
• Define peer pressure

  Encourage to join activities or do something (can be positive or negative) e.g. vape or go to the gym