According to Silverman, the Most Damaging Aspect of the Socialization

question 37

Multiple Choice

According to Silverman, the most damaging aspect of the socialization of girls in relation to giftedness is society's

• A) expectation that girls marry and raise children.
• B) emphasis on glamour and femininity.
• C) encouragement of dependence in females.
• D) low expectations for females in mathematics and related areas.

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