Norms Are _____. Stereotypes Are _____

question 124

Multiple Choice

Norms are _____. Stereotypes are _____.

• A) descriptive; prescriptive
• B) prescriptive; descriptive
• C) implicit; explicit
• D) explicit; implicit

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Definitions:

Gender Portrayal

Gender portrayal involves the representation of gender roles and identities in media, literature, and other cultural expressions, influencing societal perceptions and norms.

Initiation Rite

A formal ceremony or series of actions conducted to induct an individual into a new role, status, or society.

New Status

A term indicating an updated or changed position, condition, or standing of an individual, group, or entity within a social, economic, or relational context.

Virtual Communities

Are bounded patterns of interaction and exchange that exist online, independently of time and space.