Zelda is a doctor, but she is often mistaken for a nurse by patients in the hospital. This makes her angry, because such an assumption not only ignores her education, but also ties her to feminist problems still being fought against today. Which of the following is the assumption tied to?

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The assumption is that women's professions are still sex typed, where certain professions are deemed more suitable for women than men. This assumption overlooks the fact that women are capable of excelling in any profession they choose, regardless of gender stereotypes.

Zelda Is a Doctor, but She Is Often Mistaken for a Nurse