Why are gender expectations an example of social structure?

A. Gender expectations are rigid rules that mandate behavior.
B. There is a strict power differential between men and women.
C. Structures are about informal patterns, and gender only influences us in our social lives.
D. Gender expectations guide how men and women behave.


Answer: D

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