Michael feels secure in his masculinity, even though he enjoys classical music, paints in his free time, and is a stay-at-home father. Yet Michael feels pressure to watch football on TV, enjoy action movies, play basketball on the weekends, and bring home a bigger paycheck than his corporate executive wife. What is this societal pressure called?

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The societal pressure that Michael feels to conform to certain expectations based on his gender is referred to as gender roles. Gender roles are the characteristics and behaviors considered appropriate for males and females in a given culture or society. They are often reinforced through socialization and may lead to expectations and pressures placed on individuals to conform to certain gender norms.

Michael Feels Secure in His Masculinity, Even Though He Enjoys