Miranda buys her daughter a doll dressed in a sexy outfit. Which of the following trends is she being affected by?

A. The commercialization of sex, which makes sexiness a commodity to be sold
B. Heterosexualism, which encourages traditional concepts of sexuality
C. Pornography since the doll presents a sexualized image
D. Homophobia since she is encouraging her daughter to adopt traditional gender roles


Answer: A

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