Risman , Davis : Women who were more assertive and confident as adults were much more likely to report that their parents had encouraged them to be active and independent . Are girls hardwired to want pink princess Halloween costumes ? They say some parents say lower testosterone in utero makes girls passive , ` ` girly '' Their own study shows the testosterone has less affect than messages from parents . Davis : Girls encouraged by parents to be independent , active and assertive girls .
Risman , Davis : Are girls hardwired to want pink princess Halloween costumes ? They say some parents say lower testosterone in utero makes girls passive , ` ` girly '' Their own study shows the testosterone has less affect than messages from parents . Davis : Girls encouraged by parents to be independent , active and assertive girls .