Cаse Study: Hоw Shоuld Teаchers Address Pаrents’ Beliefs Abоut Gender Roles? Three-year-old Sylvan lives with his father and stay-at-home mother in a small town, where he attends preschool with many boys and girls. One day, Sylvan asked his parents for a doll so he could play in the preschool’s housekeeping center. Sylvan’s father, Mr. Fontenot, was not happy when he heard his son’s request, and he called Sylvan’s preschool teacher, Shenequa, right away. “If Sylvan plays in the housekeeping center, he won’t grow up to be masculine,” Mr. Fontenot told Shenequa. “He will learn to be girly, and he might never grow out of it. I never played with dolls when I was a kid.” Shenequa replied, “I’m not sure that’s what this is, Mr. Fontenot. Sylvan plays in the housekeeping center because he’s better friends with some of the girls.” Mr. Fontenot asked, “Does my son ever dress up like a girl?” Shenequa pondered how to answer this and said, “Truth be told, Mr. Fontenot, many of the boys play in the housekeeping center, and several dress in women’s clothing and pretend to be mothers. Playing multiple gender roles is good for young children.” After this explanation, Mr. Fontenot seemed calm, but Shenequa worried that Mr. Fontenot might complain to the school. 1. Why do you think Mr. Fontenot was concerned about his son’s desire for a doll? Why does this contradict his script about masculinity? 2. If Mr. Fontenot complains to the school and scolds his son about playing with dolls, how might the experience affect Sylvan and his feelings about his gender and gender roles? 3. Shenequa asserts that there’s value in children playing in ways that are traditionally associated with the opposite gender. Do you agree or disagree with Shenequa?
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