According to the iSoc model, how do people come to have a gender?

A) Gender is assigned at birth and people follow the role they are assigned.
B) People are taught their gender through socialization.
C) Gender results from personal experience, socialization, and interaction.
D) People choose their gender when they reach a certain level of maturity.


Answer: C

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