Which of the following statements concerning gender socialization is true?
A) McCabe et al. (2011) found that children's literature features many more women and girls as lead characters than men and boys.
B) Hentges and Case (2013) found that on children's television networks, girl characters outnumbered boys 3 to 2.
C) Hentges and Case (2013) found that on children's television networks, boys were more likely to be aggressive "rescuers" and girls were more likely to show affection.
D) In 2015, Target, the nation's largest retailer, divided its bedding department into "boy" and "girl" sections.

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Hentges and Case (2013) found that on children's television networks, boys were more likely to be aggressive "rescuers" and girls were more likely to show affection. Statement A is false as McCabe et al. (2011) found that male characters still outnumber female characters in children's literature. Statement B is also false as Hentges and Case (2013) actually found that boys outnumbered girls on children's television networks. Statement D is true, but it is not directly related to gender socialization as it only reflects Target's marketing strategy.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Gender Socialization Is True