Textbooks often still contain sexist language and gender stereotypes. In the social structure of the school itself, women tend to be concentrated at the lower levels, as teachers and aides, while men tend to occupy upper-management and administrative positions. Which concept do these patterns MOST reinforce?
A) gender nonconforming
B) heteronormativity
C) gender role socialization
D) social learning

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The patterns described reinforce gender role socialization, as they perpetuate preconceived notions about gender and the roles traditionally assigned to men and women in society. Textbooks with sexist language and gender stereotypes perpetuate gender norms, while the concentration of women in lower-level positions reinforces the idea that women are better suited to caretaking and support roles, rather than leadership or authority positions.

Textbooks Often Still Contain Sexist Language and Gender Stereotypes