Boys face stronger pressures than girls to adhere to "gender-appropriate" codes of conduct because

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of these options contribute to boys facing stronger pressures than girls to adhere to "gender-appropriate" codes of conduct. Parents are often quicker to discourage cross-sex activities in sons, while also perceiving a wider range of activities as appropriate for girls. Additionally, while tomboyism is typically tolerated to some extent, "sissyish" behavior in boys is often not accepted. Together, these factors create a stronger cultural pressure for boys to conform to traditional ideas of masculinity.

Boys Face Stronger Pressures Than Girls to Adhere to "Gender-Appropriate