Society sometimes reacts in different ways to the same behavior from different people.For example,we might look at Mark's interrupting in a conversation to be assertive,while the same behavior from Margaret would be seen as rude.This perceptual distinction is best understood as deriving from which of the following?

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This perceptual distinction is likely due to societal gender roles, which often dictate that assertiveness is a desirable trait in men while politeness and deference are expected of women. This creates a double standard where the same behavior is viewed differently depending on the gender of the person exhibiting it.

Society Sometimes Reacts in Different Ways to the Same Behavior