78). This theory states that the theory assumes that children learn about each other's gender identities by being rewarded when they behave as their respective gender expects of them and are punished for “gender-inappropriate behavior” (Renzetti, p. 78) . It's interesting to consider this theory when thinking about Lauren and Trish's separate reactions to me, a woman obviously dressed in men's clothing. Since Lauren did not “punish” me for acting gender inappropriately, but Trish did, it shows that this social learning theory may become irrelevant in the future as society's perception of gender norms is