The Morgans send out birth announcements for their new baby, Robin. Friends and relatives who think the baby is a girl send cards with hearts and flowers; those who think the baby is a boy send cards with cars and soccer balls
This demonstrates that in our culture
a. girls are more valued and welcomed as babies.
b. boys are more valued and welcomed as babies.
c. girls and boys are perceived and treated differently from the moment of birth.
d. Robin used to be a boy's name but now is exclusively a girl's name.
Answer: c. girls and boys are perceived and treated differently from the moment of birth.
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