Janelle is more interested in her career than having children. When her sister has a baby, everyone begins to ask Janelle when she will. She is aware of the fact that many people perceive her to be selfish and unfriendly for prioritizing her career over her personal life. In this scenario, Janelle is ________.
A) in a double bind
B) doing gender
C) showing visual dominance
D) displaying neosexism

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Janelle is in a double bind because society expects women to prioritize motherhood over career but she wants to prioritize her career. This creates a dilemma in which she cannot meet both expectations simultaneously.

Janelle Is More Interested in Her Career Than Having Children