Social Identity Timeline by Ki'ayla Rodgers

Early Childhood 0-5

kiaylarodgers — 2025-01-27 01:54:59 UTC

Lesson: Girls should be gentle and nurturing.

Source: Most of the time parents and caregivers.

How It's Taught: Gendered toys, praise for “lady-like” behavior.

Behavior Encouraged: Caring for others, avoiding aggressive behavior

kiaylarodgers — 2025-01-27 01:58:51 UTC

Lesson: Girls must work twice as hard to succeed

Source: Teachers and curriculum bias, males

How It's Taught: Lack of representation and subtle comments.

Behavior Encouraged: Excelling in traditional “feminine” subjects land activities

kiaylarodgers — 2025-01-27 02:04:21 UTC

Lesson: Fitting societal beauty standards is important for acceptance.

Source: Social Media and peers.

How It's Taught: Magazines, social media, peer pressure.

Behavior Encouraged: Conforming to beauty standards, dieting, dressing a certain way and trying to fit in with the "pretty crowd"

kiaylarodgers — 2025-01-27 02:07:01 UTC

Lesson: Embrace intersectionality and challenge stereotypes.

Source: College education, activism.

How It's Taught: Exposure to diverse perspectives, reading works by feminist and critical race theorists.

Behavior Encouraged: Advocacy, self-awareness, allyship.

kiaylarodgers — 2025-01-27 02:08:37 UTC

Lesson: Identity is fluid and multi-faceted.
Source: Personal reflection, continued learning.
How It's Taught: Engaging in discussions, personal growth, jobs, responsibility
Behavior Encouraged: Authenticity, breaking societal molds, maturity, dignity