Whenever a certain math teacher writes story problems,the male characters are always given an occupation-like Bob the janitor or James the lawyer-but the female characters have no occupation.This is an example of:
A) the way schools socialize children into gender roles.
B) the way men are associated with blue-collar work.
C) the way boys are given credit for intellectual ability, whereas girls are given credit for hard work.
D) the fact that more women than men are now graduating from college.

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This is an example of how schools socialize children into gender roles by reinforcing the idea that men have occupations and careers, while women do not. This teaches children to view men as the primary breadwinners and women as secondary earners or homemakers. It also reinforces gender stereotypes about men's and women's intelligence and abilities.

Whenever a Certain Math Teacher Writes Story Problems,the Male Characters