Which of the Following Changes Accompanied the Transition of Cheerleading

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes accompanied the transition of cheerleading from a masculine activity to a feminine one?

• A)Cheerleading gained in popularity and became a desirable pursuit.
• B)The type of skills cheerleading required changed,so that this activity came to demand much more athleticism than in the past.
• C)The traits associated with the ideal character of a cheerleader changed from valiant to cute.
• D)Cheerleading was viewed much more seriously and less likely to be trivialized.

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