In Kohn's study, when some mothers encouraged their sons to perform well in school, but encouraged their daughters to be polite, they were perpetuating ______.
A) class conflict
B) back-stage roles
C) gender inequality
D) defensive practices

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Encouraging different behaviors based on gender, such as academic achievement for sons and politeness for daughters, perpetuates gender inequality by reinforcing traditional gender roles and expectations.

In Kohn's Study, When Some Mothers Encouraged Their Sons to Perform