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Danae Deligeorge

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Danae Deligeorge

Androgyny and Gifted Youth

Discusses psychological androgyny, distinguishing gender, gender-role, sexual orientation and identity, and links androgyny to giftedness and creativity. Reviews research (BSRI, Silverman, Tolan, Sheely, Piirto, Kerr) suggesting many highly gifted children reject strict gender roles and advises parents to avoid stereotyping.

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Danae Deligeorge March 17, 2013
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Danae Deligeorge

Androgyny and Gifted Youth*

The post explains psychological androgyny—gender-role traits combining masculine and feminine characteristics—distinguishes gender, gender-role, sexual orientation, and identity, and reviews research linking androgyny with giftedness and creativity. It warns against stereotypical bias in gifted program referrals and urges caregivers to support children’s authentic gender expression.

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Danae Deligeorge March 16, 2013