Deaux and Major (1987) Showed That People May Not Always

question 135

Multiple Choice

Deaux and Major (1987) showed that people may not always express themselves in a way that is consistent with their gender identity.What is the key factor identified by Deaux and
Major that determines how people express their gender identity?

• A) People are influenced by their biological sex to act more masculine or feminine.
• B) People are influenced by their sexual orientation to act more masculine or feminine.
• C) People are influenced by gender socialization to act more masculine or feminine.
• D) People are influenced by the situation to act more or less masculine or feminine.