Which of the following statements is TRUE of gender policing?
A)Gender policing is only problematic when it is done violently.
B)Gender policing is less influential if it comes from someone you care for (like your girlfriend or boyfriend).
C)We cannot police ourselves,so we police others.
D)We police ourselves and others,and even recruit others to help us police ourselves.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gender policing is not just done by others, but it is also done by ourselves. We set standards and norms for ourselves based on societal expectations and then police ourselves to abide by them. We also recruit others to help us police ourselves, creating a cycle of gender policing. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Gender Policing