Part of the Gender Intensification Process Is an Increased Pressure

question 20

Multiple Choice

Part of the gender intensification process is an increased pressure to conform to gender roles.When is this pressure most intense?

• A) in late childhood before puberty
• B) during and just after puberty
• C) in late adolescence
• D) during the early adult years

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