Some Expectations Regarding Appropriate Attitudes, Behaviors, and Appearances for Men

question 142

Multiple Choice

Some expectations regarding appropriate attitudes, behaviors, and appearances for men and women come from society's strong pressure to conform to ________.

• A) social classes
• B) gender roles
• C) cognitive dissonance
• D) microcultures
• E) the family life cycle

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Definitions:

Minority Group

A category of people differentiated from the societal majority, often by racial, ethnic, cultural, or religious identities, and possibly experiencing disadvantage or discrimination.

Normals

Standard or expected ways of behaving within a group or society, often used to define what is considered typical or acceptable.

Discriminate

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Prevalence

The percentage of individuals in a population who are identified as having a disease or condition during a particular time period.