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Widely held beliefs about typified chara...

Widely held beliefs about typified characteristics deemed appropriate for different sexes in the society are referred to as

A

gender discrimination

B

gender roles

C

gender identity

D

gender stereotypes

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The correct Answer is:
D

Widely held beliefs about typified characteristics deemed appropriate for different sexes in the society are referred to as gender stereotypes. Its refer to well defined gender norms that have taken the shape of beliefs and characteristics. They are widely accepted beliefs in our society for example, men should not cry, women are good at house keeping etc.
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