It Has Been Observed by Psychologists That Women Are More

question 73

Essay

It has been observed by psychologists that women are more likely to ask, "Could you close the door?", while men are more likely to ask, "Would you close the door?" What does this slight difference in language usage represent in gender role socialization? What socialization goals are most likely being used by the men and women in the example?

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