alleryWhat is the process of learning one's gender role called?
AGender socialization
BGender dysphoria
CRole switching
DSex determination
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Gender socialization
1. The process by which a person learns and acquires a gender role is termed gender socialization.
2. Parents, peers, school and media all take part in it.
3. Dysphoria is distress about gender, and sex determination is biological.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Gender role" (rev 1375920798, CC BY-SA 4.0), section "Background"_
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