Rani Has Just Moved Here from a Middle Eastern Country

question 23

Multiple Choice

Rani has just moved here from a Middle Eastern country where most women remain at home serving their husbands and taking care of their children.She seems confused when she is asked to perform the same school tasks as her male classmates.Rani's situation illustrates:

• A)Why gender schemas are irrelevant to some cultures
• B)Cultural differences in personal space
• C)The importance of wait time
• D)Cultural mismatch

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