Which of the Following Descriptions Best Conveys the Meaning of the Phrase

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions best conveys the meaning of the phrase gender policing?

• A) culturally specific instructions for how a man or a woman of a certain social status should appear and behave
• B) conformity-promoting responses to violations of the gender binary in particular situations
• C) the process by which something becomes coded as masculine or feminine
• D) that we all have been socialized to fit gender binary roles

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Definitions:

Neighborhood Stores

Retail outlets located within residential areas that cater to the everyday needs of the local community.

Power Center

A large outdoor shopping mall typically composed of a small number of big box retailers and various smaller retailers, combining convenience with a wide range of options.

Anchor Stores

Major retail outlets, usually department stores, that drive foot traffic to smaller retailers within a shopping mall or district.

Shopping Strip

A row of retail stores and service establishments located on a common roadway or block, frequently in suburban areas.