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Question
Popular psychology books often profile the behaviors and characteristics of the
“opposite sexes.” Based on your understanding of material from Chapter 1, how would you critique this labeling of men and women? Make sure your answer demonstrates your understanding of essentializing, androgyny, and sex and gender. The framework for the answer to this essay may be found throughout Chapter 1.
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C. differences between desires for doing and talking.
D. differences between desires for expression and instrumentality.
E. none of the above.
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