Provide an Example of Two Strongly Contrasting Gender Performances by Women

question 28

Essay

Provide an example of two strongly contrasting gender performances by women (or by men),both of which American culture defines as fully acceptable and following gender rules adequately,but which seem to be the reverse of each other.Explain how such divergent roles can exist if there are gender rules that people are following.

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