How did Playboy challenge the gender norms of the 1950s?
A)It violated the idea that heterosexual men would inevitably want to marry and have children.
B)It extended the scope of hegemonic masculinity to include sexually active black men and older white men.
C)It began to privilege the heterosexual male gaze.
D)It catered to a range of sexualities.

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Playboy challenged the idea that heterosexual men would inevitably want to marry and have children by promoting a lifestyle that prioritized sexual freedom and bachelorhood.

Answer: B
 Playboy extended the scope of hegemonic masculinity to include sexually active black men and older white men, challenging the narrow definition of masculinity that existed in the 1950s.

Answer: C
 While Playboy initially challenged gender norms by promoting sexual freedom, it eventually began to privilege the heterosexual male gaze by featuring objectified images of women.

Answer: D
 While Playboy did feature articles and interviews on topics related to sexuality and sexual identity, its primary audience and content were focused on heterosexual men, so it did not cater to a range of sexualities.

How Did Playboy Challenge the Gender Norms of the 1950s