Maria decides she will become a firefighter despite the fact that no woman in her town has ever been a firefighter. She encounters resistance from family, friends, and even the local fire chief when she tells them of her career plans. However, she takes the admissions test and is accepted into the firefighter training program. By going against what is expected, Maria's behavior illustrates which sociological concept?

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Maria's behavior of going against the expected gender norms and societal expectations of her gender and career choice exemplifies the concept of action in sociology. She is taking action to pursue her own individual goals and aspirations, rather than conforming to the expectations of her society or conforming to traditional gender roles.

Maria Decides She Will Become a Firefighter Despite the Fact