Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works. One of her male coworkers told her, "Don't be such a girl, attack that presentation!" Now Stephanie is so concerned about appearing tough that she can barely concentrate on the content of the presentation. Stephanie's anxiety stems from:
A) stereotype
B) ethnocentrism
C) plurality
D) glass ceiling threat
E) the female advantage

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Stephanie's anxiety stems from the stereotype that women are not as tough or assertive as men in the workplace. The male coworker's comment reinforces this stereotype and puts pressure on Stephanie to reject her feminine traits in order to be successful in a male-dominated field.

Stephanie Is Nervous About Giving a Presentation at the Marketing