When Researchers Say That Masculinity Is Socially Constructed,they Mean That

question 9

Multiple Choice

When researchers say that masculinity is socially constructed,they mean that

• A) men can behave in any way they wish because they are their own bosses.
• B) there are different perspectives for what it means to be a man, depending on the setting.
• C) it is only through interaction with peers that men can understand how to be men.
• D) once boys learn how to be masculine they will have no future need for advice.

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