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Women are weaker than men. It is a...

Women are weaker than men. It is a

A

superstition

B

myth

C

scientific fact

D

stereotype

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The correct Answer is:
D
Women are weaker than men is a gender stereotype. Woman should be communal and avoid being dominant, men should be independent, men should be independent, masculine in appearance, avoid being weak, emotional, shy etc are some examples of gender stereotype.
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