Gender differences: The role of nature, nurture, social identity and self-organization

Gert Jan Hofstede*, Frank Dignum, Rui Prada, Jillian Student, L.C.B.C. Vanhée

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    Abstract

    This paper describes an agent-based model to investigate the origins of gender differences in social status. The agents’ basic behaviour is modelled according to Kemper’s sociological status-power theory. Differences in the socializing forces of the surrounding society are modelled using Hofstede’s dimensions of culture. Particulars of play behaviour are modelled using experimental child development studies from various cultures. The resulting model is presented and discussed. Social identity as a group of either nongendered children, boys, or girls, seems a powerful force, multiplying the effect of biological differences. The model is actually general enough to be applicable to a wide range of social behaviours with minimal changes.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMulti-Agent-Based Simulation XV - International Workshop, MABS 2014, Revised Selected Papers
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages72-87
    Number of pages16
    Volume9002
    ISBN (Electronic)9783319146263
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    Event15th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2014 - Paris, France
    Duration: 5 May 20146 May 2014

    Publication series

    NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
    Volume9002
    ISSN (Print)03029743
    ISSN (Electronic)16113349

    Conference

    Conference15th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2014
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityParis
    Period5/05/146/05/14

    Keywords

    • Agent-based model
    • Aggression
    • Culture
    • Emergence
    • Gender
    • Rough-and-tumble
    • Self-organisation
    • Social identity
    • Status-power theory

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