There Is Little Social Stigma When Girls Are Labeled "Tomboys," but Suggesting

question 36

Multiple Choice

There is little social stigma when girls are labeled "tomboys," but suggesting that a boy is a "sissy" or "throws like a girl" is harsh criticism that is tantamount to social suicide. This suggests:

• A)girls experience tremendous pressure to conform to culturally valued ideals
• B)both boys and girls receive gender messages
• C)infibulation has harmful effects on boys
• D)perhaps boys experience even greater pressure to conform to gendered expectations than girls do
• E)sharia involves different expectations in sports

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