Emily Kane’s concept of the gender trap refers to the observation that

A. everyone is, to some extent, constrained by gender roles.
B. societal expectations for women cause them to be less than they can be.
C. individuals who do not fit traditional male or female gender roles face numerous challenges.
D. expectations and structures reproduce gender norms, even when parents try to resist them.


Answer: D

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