Which of the Following Statements About Gender Equality Is True

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gender equality is true?

• A) While sex before marriage has become less acceptable, the behavior of men and women continues to follow gendered expectations.
• B) While sex before marriage has become less acceptable, the behavior of men and women has changed dramatically in terms of gendered expectations.
• C) While sex before marriage has become more acceptable, the behavior of men and women has changed dramatically in terms of gendered expectations.
• D) While sex before marriage has become more acceptable, the behavior of men and women has changed very little in terms of gendered expectations.

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