Transgendered The Five Layer Model of Gender19

Boys like to build, take things apart, explore mechanical aspects of things and are interested in other children only for their “use” (playmates, team-mates, allies, etc.). Girls see others more as individuals—and will likely exclude a person because they’re “not nice,” and will more readily include younger children and remember each other’s names. Girls play games involving home, friendship and emotions. Boys like rough, competitive games full of “‘zap, pow’ and villainy.” Boys will measure success by active interference with other players, preferring games where winning and losing is clearly defined. In contrast, girl play involves taking turns, cooperation and indirect competition. Tag is a typical boy’s game, hopscotch is a girl’s game.