The Idea That Gender Is "Constructed" Means That

question 18

Multiple Choice

The idea that gender is "constructed" means that:

• A)Most cultures have few expectations about behavior as it relates to gender.
• B)In a free society,like the United States,we can take on any gender characteristics we like.
• C)Masculine and feminine are essentially the same in all cultures,and any differences across cultures are relatively superficial.
• D)Gender is established by social norms and values rather than biology.
• E)Gender traits are best analyzed with reference to material items,especially the built environment.