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199143 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Pandora's Box

199143 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Children are raised with distinct expectations based on gender, influenced by school, family, and media from an early age.

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Children are raised with distinct expectations based on gender, influenced by school, family, and media from an early age.

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Maida Moubayeddirector

Maida Moubayedwriter

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Children learn gender roles early in life. They receive lessons from family, school, and media about being a "good" girl or a "good" boy. These influences shape their understanding of the world. Directors Maida Moubayed presents various scenes that illustrate how societal expectations affect children's development. The film runs for 43 minutes and was released in 1991. It addresses the programming of gender norms in everyday life.

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