Which of the following descriptions best conveys the meaning of the term "gender policing"?
A)culturally specific instructions for how a man or a woman of a certain social status should appear and behave
B)responses to violations of gender rules aimed at promoting conformity
C)the process by which something becomes coded as masculine or feminine
D)the idea that we all have been socialized to fit gender binary roles

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Gender policing refers to the enforcement of social expectations and rules regarding gender, often through negative responses (such as shaming or belittling) to individuals who violate these rules. This can include anything from wearing clothes deemed inappropriate for one's gender to displaying behavior considered too "masculine" or "feminine".

Which of the Following Descriptions Best Conveys the Meaning of the Term