A ________ Is a Concept About Males or Females That

question 165

Multiple Choice

A ________ is a concept about males or females that assigns various characteristics to them on the basis of nothing more than being male or female.

• A) gender stereotype
• B) sex role
• C) gender role
• D) sexual orientation

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