Early socialization plays a role in developing gender roles and differences in language usage. Three models are discussed: the deficit model views women as disadvantaged due to socialization; the dominance model sees women in a subordinate position to men; and the cultural difference model notes differences in conversation styles between men and women from a young age. Gender influences behavior, thoughts, and interactions at societal, interpersonal, and individual levels through social meanings and power dynamics related to gender roles. The document also provides instructions for formatting academic papers, including using a standard font size and double spacing, as well as guidelines for proofreading and avoiding attempts to artificially lengthen the paper.