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

Options

A. gender discrimination
B. gender roles
C. gender identity
D. gender stereotypes

Answer

D

Explanation

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.