Sue refuses to send her boyfriend flowers at work because she believes that it would be inappropriate and embarrassing for him. Boyfriends don't get flowers; they send flowers. Which of the following sociological concepts is Sue adhering to?

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Sue's belief that it is inappropriate for her boyfriend to receive flowers at work is based on the traditional gender roles that dictate men are not supposed to receive flowers and that sending flowers is reserved for women. By adhering to these gender roles, Sue is conforming to societal expectations of how men and women should behave.

Sue Refuses to Send Her Boyfriend Flowers at Work Because