The Fact That Most Parents in the United States Do

question 546

Multiple Choice

The fact that most parents in the United States do not dress their newborn boys in pink clothes illustrates the:

• A) genetic influences on child-rearing practices.
• B) persuasiveness and force of cultural and societal expectations regarding gender roles.
• C) fact that pink is an impractical color choice for boys' clothes because they are more likely than girls to get dirty.
• D) degree of freedom children in modern society have in choosing their own clothes.

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