Gender stereotypes

So I was a sociology major for a while at BYU, I ended up getting a minor in it, but the school of thought behind gender differences in Sociology is that they are purely socially constructed. So for instance we impose from the day that they are born that boys wear blue and girls wear pink clothes, etc. Well I think it is funny now that I am a mom of a girl and a boy to see how all these theories play out in my own children. So the other day I had to laugh because Carter has NEVER sat and watched any show or movie for more than 10 seconds before he gets bored and runs out of the room. Rylynn is more of a TV girl, but Carter has no interest in it. That is until the other day. Rylynn was watching Thomas during Carter's nap and when he woke up I brought him in to sit with Rylynn and me. I was totally shocked when he looked at the TV, pointed and started laughing and dancing! He ended up watching it for 20 minutes which is amazing for him! So I think it is a little humorous since I have never encouraged or promoted trains to him and yet he naturally loves that show! He also has always loved balls and anything that has to do with sports (that has been encouraged by Daddy though:). He carries Garrett's golf clubs around and tries to swing them at things on the ground (usually his binkies). I will say however that Rylynn loved balls too and she loves Thomas too, so who knows. I definitely believe there are some eternal differences, but it is very interesting for me to see how many of the stereotypes are proven and disproven by my little girl and boy. Luckily my kids are growing up in a world with lots of opportunities for both of them and I truly believe they can choose to do whatever they want to do. I am just loving having one of each!