Author(s)

Lin Xin ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Beijing Dami Weilai Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China

Corresponding Author

Lin Xin

ABSTRACT

This article explores the gender identity implication behind the “boy crisis” in China recently. It briefly explains what is gender identity and the factors affecting Chinese boys’ gender identity formation. Also, it critically discusses issues about how early childhood literacy and teaching in China’s develop and shapes boy’s gender identity. Aims to provide the references to early childhood educators and draw societal attention to children’s gender identity, especially boy’s gender identity in literacy practice.

KEYWORDS

Gender identity, Male identity crisis, Literacy

CITE THIS PAPER

Lin Xin. The Breakthrough Point and Focal Point of Ideological and Political Education in the New Period. Advances in Vocational and Technical Education (2021) 3: 60-67. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/avte.2021.030116.

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