Gabrielle gets very confused sometimes on how she is supposed to act. She knows that as a girl, her physical attractiveness and compassion are supposed to be expressed. But Gabrielle has also been told by her parents and teachers that she needs to be independent, self-sufficient, and tough which are typical of male socialization. This may pose a challenge to Gabrielle's ______.

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Gabrielle's challenge is related to her adjustment as she navigates conflicting gender role expectations, balancing traits traditionally associated with both femininity and masculinity.

Gabrielle Gets Very Confused Sometimes on How She Is Supposed