Although it remains questionable that gender is the core of identity, most people agree that gender is one of the most important components of one's identity. Gender identity is greatly affected by the stereotypes of femininity and masculinity acquired through the learning of developmental pathways during the juvenile period. With the changing demands of the life cycle, however, the rigid and restrictive gender-role worldview inevitably leads to gender-role conflicts. Feminist research has shown that these gender stereotypes function as barriers to developing a fully human identity, and have suggested that new types of gender identities are possible. While the debate over 'identity crisis' continues, women still suffer from the backlash against feminism. It is crucial to shift the boundaries and remain open to further discussion; identities are continuously being constructed, rather than sustaining fixed notions. This section is for any related discussions.


Sub-theme Coordinator

Chung, Jean Kyung
Dept. of Psychology, Chungbuk National University
Professor
chungj@chungbuk.ac.kr | (82) 43-261-2192


Associate Coordinator

Hyunjoo Song
(Korean Institute for Gender Equality Promotion and Education)