Lakshmi is amazed at the choice of clothes for her four-year-old daughter, Hiya. Stores are selling clothing for children Hiya's age that says things like "Sexy", "My Daddy Won't Let Me Date", and "Bombshell". These are the clothes that Hiya wants, because she sees her friends wearing them. This is an example of _____.

A. sexual double standard by men
B. women's increasing hypersexualization
C. sexual orientation
D. heterosexism
E. feminization of society


Answer: B

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology