Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an Essentialist

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of an essentialist view of sex and gender?

• A) Women tend to take up less physical space than men because society socializes them to move out of the way for others and cross their legs when seated.
• B) Boys tend to be rowdier than girls because their parents, teachers, and coaches encourage rough play.
• C) Men are more interested in sex because they have an evolutionary drive to procreate with as many women as possible.
• D) Children who are raised by single mothers harbor fewer gender stereotypes because they see their mothers handling work and home responsibilities.