Which of the following statements describes gender socialization in the United States?
a. Male peer groups place more pressure on boys to do masculine things than female peer groups place on girls to do feminine things.
b. Sociologists have found that girls who play Little League baseball are encouraged to engage in masculine behavior and act tough even when they are injured.
c. Recent studies have shown that teachers subtly convey the message that girls are more important than boys because females typically have higher grades in school.
d. Gender socialization does not take place once a person graduates from high school.
Answer: a. Male peer groups place more pressure on boys to do masculine things than female peer groups place on girls to do feminine things.
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