The belief that individuals adopt the social roles in which they are placed ignores the idea that:
A) men are more programmed than women to accept the norms of the dominant society
B) social roles rarely reflect societal consensus
C) humans exercise agency
D) there is little internalization of social roles in adults

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The idea that individuals simply adopt social roles in which they are placed ignores the fact that humans exercise agency - the ability to make choices and take action based on those choices. While social roles may influence behavior to some extent, individuals are not simply passive recipients of the role they are given.

The Belief That Individuals Adopt the Social Roles in Which