Research Has Shown That the Effect of Gender Socialization May

question 3

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that the effect of gender socialization may be bidirectional, with society sometimes pulling the same person in opposite directions. Which situation is an example of these contrasting effects?

• A) Society considers swearing more acceptable for boys than for girls.
• B) A girl is encouraged to be "ladylike," while a boy is encouraged to "act like a man."
• C) Video games encourage male sexual violence, while rape is a crime leading to prison.
• D) Parents give their daughter boy-oriented toys and encourage her to take science classes.
• E) Parents fear their son is homosexual, so they double their efforts to make him masculine.

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