Each society considers certain values, motives, and behaviors more appropriate for members of one sex than for members of the other. These prescriptions are known as

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Gender-role prescriptions that are considered more appropriate for members of one sex than for members of the other are known as gender-role standards. Gender-role preferences (A) refer to individual preferences for certain gender roles, while gender-role identities (B) refer to an individual's self-identification as masculine, feminine, or gender-neutral. Gender schemas (D) are cognitive structures that organize information about gender and gender-related behavior.

Each Society Considers Certain Values, Motives, and Behaviors More Appropriate