Expectation states theory does not touch on the development of gender identity.

As previously suggested, expectation states theory does not apply to gender exclusively.

However,status hierarchy and expectation states theory may also influence close relationships, particularly if the situation is new or unusual.

In general, expectation states theory is meant to explain the way that interpersonal status hierarchies work.

Expectation states theory makes a number of unique assumptions in accounting for gender inequality.

Expectation states theory focuses on how status beliefs are enacted in everyday life.

Expectations states theory does not directly address this.

In order for such research to support Expectation States Theory, five pieces of evidence must be presented.

Expectation States Theory argues that individuals make use of any information available to them to create performance expectations for other actors.

The Expectation States theory explains how status hierarchies form in groups where participants share a common goal or task.

Much of the research evidence on Expectation States Theory regards women and leadership emergence.

By understanding how these beliefs form and lead to certain groups becoming marginalized, expectation states theory provides an avenue for breaking this pattern.

According to expectation states theory, gender status beliefs attribute greater competence and social status to men than women.

Qualitative, experimental and correlational studies are all used to test the predictions of expectations states theory.

Expectation states theory is a social psychological theory first proposed by Joseph Berger.

At the heart of Expectation States Theory is the concept of status beliefs.

Culture broadly defined, including popular culture, media Expectation states theory emerges based on cultural stereotypes and status beliefs.

Diversity within and between groups, particularly intersections of social identity Expectation states theory does not address intersectional issues.

While the evidence was not causal, it does provide an indication that expectation states theory does have the potential to explain large scale gender inequality.

Third, Expectation States Theory makes no assumptions regarding gender differences in individual ability to lead or achieve high levels of success.

Expectation states theory can be used to explain (and be used as a means to counter) situations such as these.

There may be value in exploring the intersectionality between sexual orientation and gender in expectation states theory.

The Expectation States Theory can extend to explain differences in gender and race in student achievement in the school environment.

Similarly, expectation states theory may be less relevant when referring to a group of individuals who do not conform to gender norms versus those that do.