In a particular society, men are expected to provide protection and monetary support, while women are expected to tend to the home and children. These expectations reflect _______ for females and males in the society.
A)gender identities
B)gender roles
C)gender confusion
D)sex roles
E)sexual orientations

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Gender roles refer to the societal norms dictating the types of behaviors considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex or sexuality. In this context, the expectations for men to provide protection and monetary support and for women to tend to the home and children are examples of gender roles assigned to each sex within that society.

In a Particular Society, Men Are Expected to Provide Protection