alleryWhich is a reason why gender stereotypes are so common?
ACategorizing is easier on the brain
BStereotypes are written in law
CThey are proven by biology
DThey are taught only in school
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Categorizing is easier on the brain
1. The brain has limited perceptual and memory systems.
2. It therefore categorizes information into fewer, simpler units, and stereotyping is easier on the brain.
3. The other reasons are not given.
_Source: Wikipedia, Gender role, Gender stereotypes_
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