Which of the Following Statements Concerning Gender Socialization Is True

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning gender socialization is true?

• A) McCabe et al. (2011) found that children's literature features many more women and girls as lead characters than men and boys.
• B) Hentges and Case (2013) found that on children's television networks, girl characters outnumbered boys 3 to 2.
• C) Hentges and Case (2013) found that on children's television networks, boys were more likely to be aggressive "rescuers" and girls were more likely to show affection.
• D) In 2015, Target, the nation's largest retailer, divided its bedding department into "boy" and "girl" sections.

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