On Which of the Following Point Do Most Theories of Gender-Role

question 100

Multiple Choice

On which of the following point do most theories of gender-role development agree?

• A) Biological forces are the most important determinant of gender-role development.
• B) Children identify with their same-sex parent in order to resolve painful feelings of family conflict.
• C) Gender roles that children develop depend on an interaction between biological factors and what their society offers in terms of gender models.
• D) Gender roles depend on acquiring a certain level of cognitive development.

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