Whenever a math teacher writes story problems, any character with an occupation listed is male, like Bob the janitor or James the lawyer, but when women are used, they have no occupation. What is this an example of?
A) the way schools socialize children into gender roles
B) the way men are associated with blue collar work
C) the role peers play in our gender socialization
D) the way boys are given credit for intellectual ability, while girls are given credit for hard work
E) the fact that more women than men are now graduating from college

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This is an example of the way schools socialize children into gender roles by reinforcing the idea that certain jobs are only suitable for men and not for women. By consistently using male characters in certain roles, they are perpetuating a stereotype that can limit girls' aspirations and achievements.

Whenever a Math Teacher Writes Story Problems, Any Character with an Occupation