How does the mass media influence gender roles in contemporary American society?
A) It encourages a sexless society.
B) It encourages women to assume male roles to be successful.
C) It reinforces gender roles considered appropriate for one's sex.
D) It encourages cross-gender behavior.
C
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a. true b. false
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