Which theoretical perspective would explain that in speaking and writing, many people still refer to women in a traditionally male profession with an added descriptor: female doctor, female firefighter?

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Symbolic interactionism would explain the use of added descriptors for women in male-dominated professions as a result of societal attitudes and beliefs about gender roles and expectations. These descriptors serve as a way to reinforce and maintain traditional gender norms and stereotypes.

Which Theoretical Perspective Would Explain That in Speaking and Writing