In many non-Western cultures, there is a huge discrepancy in the extension of privileges to males and females. In general, girls' behavior is more ________, whereas boys are given more ________.

A. likely to be regulated by community standards; family-level rules
B. educational opportunities; work opportunities
C. subject to the control of adults; freedom and autonomy
D. subject to the control of peers; responsibilities


Answer: C

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