Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Gender Policing

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of gender policing?

• A)Gender policing is only problematic when it is done violently.
• B)Gender policing is less influential if it comes from someone you care for (like your girlfriend or boyfriend).
• C)We cannot police ourselves,so we police others.
• D)We police ourselves and others,and even recruit others to help us police ourselves.

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Definitions:

Role Playing

A method for exploring the behaviors and attitudes of individuals by having them adopt and act out the role of a specific character or person.

Attitudes

Mental inclinations demonstrated through assessing a specific entity with varying levels of approval or disapproval.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon occurring when an individual holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, often leading to discomfort and a motivation to change.

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining an individual's behavior as being the result of external circumstances or the situation, rather than internal personality characteristics.