Gender norms differ across nations. Which of the following statements about gender inequality is true?
A) In some countries, a fetus may be aborted if it is found to be a girl.
B) High heels are designed to limit female mobility.
C) Most modern gender stratification is not intentional.
D) All of the above are true.

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A) This is true. In some countries, there is a preference for male children, leading to sex-selective abortions. B) While high heels were not originally designed to limit female mobility, they have been critiqued for reinforcing gender norms and potentially hindering movement. C) Gender stratification often results from longstanding societal norms and structures, not necessarily from intentional actions.

Gender Norms Differ Across Nations