What Is One Reason Why Individuals Break Gender Rules

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why individuals break gender rules?

• A)Gender rules serve no purpose in contemporary society.
• B)Breaking gender rules is considered so minor that it never comes with any significant social costs.
• C)Gender rules are no longer policed within society.
• D)Gender rules can be viewed as personally undesirable or socially wrong.

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Definitions:

Self-Presentation

The process through which individuals attempt to control the impressions others form of them, often by manipulating their own appearance or information they share.

Risky Behavior

Actions that expose individuals to danger or harm, often with a potential for negative outcomes.

Deliberate System

Refers to the cognitive process that is slow, logical, and often conscious, typically involved in complex decision making.

Pursuit

The action of following or striving to achieve something, often with determination.