Gender socialization refers to the lifelong process through which individuals learn the norms, values, attitudes, roles, and behaviors considered appropriate for their gender within a particular society. It is a socially constructed process rather than a biologically determined one. Through gender socialization, individuals internalize expectations associated with masculinity, femininity, and, increasingly, diverse gender identities. Sociology of Gender emphasizes that gender is not innate but is continuously produced and reproduced through social interactions and institutional practices. The concept is rooted in the distinction between sex and gender. While sex refers to biological differences between males and females, gender refers to culturally defined roles, responsibilities, identities, and expectations. Simone de Beauvoir famously stated, "One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman," highlighting that gender identity is shaped through socialization. Similarly, Judith Butler argues that gender is performative, meaning it is repeatedly enacted through everyday practices rather than being a fixed characteristic. Gender socialization begins at birth, often even before birth through expectations based on the anticipated sex of the child. Parents are usually the primary agents