The Psychological Aspects of Menopause Are Often as Important as Any

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True/False

The psychological aspects of menopause are often as important as any physical effects.Social scientist Anne Fausto-Sterling concluded that many women respond negatively to menopause because of negative stereotypes associated with it.These stereotypes make the natural process of aging in women appear abnormal when compared with the aging process of men.

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Regressive

Characterized by moving backward or returning to a previous, less advanced state or condition.

Institutional Collectivism

The degree to which organizational and societal institutional practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action.

Uncertainty Avoidance

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Gender Equality

The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender, ensuring fairness for all genders.