Michael is a stay-at-home father and feels pressure from society to watch football on TV, enjoy action movies, play basketball on the weekends, and bring home a bigger paycheck than his corporate executive wife. What is this societal pressure called?

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This societal pressure is called gender expectations, which are the social and cultural norms that dictate how men and women are expected to behave based on their gender. These expectations can be harmful as they reinforce harmful stereotypes and limit individuals' choices and opportunities.

Michael Is a Stay-At-Home Father and Feels Pressure from Society