Identify the reason for not believing that it would be correct to shift from the reasonable "man" or reasonable "person" standard to the reasonable "women" standard for identifying conduct that unreasonably interferes with work.
A)The shift from reasonable man to reasonable "person" should alert us to the possibility that "person" is simply a disguised version of "man."
B)This shift can reinforce the unacceptable sexual and paternalistic stereotype of women as more sensitive, fragile, and delicate than men and that, therefore, women need extra protection from the rough and tough workplace.
C)Unless, as one judge has ruled, the outlook of the reasonable women is adopted, defendants and courts are permitted to sustain ingrained notions of reasonable behavior as fashioned by male offenders.
D)The reasonable "person" standard can have the effect of simply maintaining the status quo in a workplace that remains very male-oriented.

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The shift to a "reasonable woman" standard could inadvertently perpetuate stereotypes about women being more sensitive and in need of protection, which is counterproductive to achieving gender equality in the workplace.

Identify the Reason for Not Believing That It Would Be