Cultural Implications. Culture shapes the ideas of what behaviors are acceptable for men and women as well as what behaviors are appropriate between men and women. Gender identity and culture share a strong connection as they affect daily life not only in the home and family but also in the workplace and community.
Sibling rivalry: King George VI (right) was taunted by his elder brother Edward (left) over his stammer, which blighted his life. Edward repeatedly ridiculed and humiliated his brother over the stammer â and was never forgiven.
His father, who became Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, was the brother of Victoriaâs mother, Duchess of Kent, and of Leopold, King of the Belgians. Albert and his elder brother Ernest were educated privately and Albert later studied in Brussels and law, philosophy and art history at the University of Bonn. His uncle Leopold arranged for Albert to visit his cousin Victoria in England in May 1836, during which he made a favourable impression on her.