A cultural variable that may explain the differences in the percentages of men and women reporting depression is:

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Gender roles may influence the way men and women experience and express depressive symptoms. Gender expectations may lead men to believe that admitting to depression and seeking help is a sign of weakness, while women may be more likely to seek support from friends and family. This can lead to differences in the reported prevalence of depression between men and women. The other options, educational opportunities, fear of failure, and the use of sexist language, may also be cultural variables that impact mental health, but are not directly linked to gender differences in depression reporting.

A Cultural Variable That May Explain the Differences in the Percentages