The social-role theory and the evolutionary theory of gender differences agree that,thousands of years ago:
A) the childbearing role of women fostered the learning of helpful and nurturing behavior among women.
B) men and women began to expect of themselves the gender-specific qualities expected by society.
C) the realities of reproduction for women and men's greater physical strength led to greater male dominance.
D) strong,fearless males who were better hunters were more likely to survive,causing men to eventually excel in hunting-related skills.

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Both the social-role theory and the evolutionary theory of gender differences propose that thousands of years ago, the realities of reproduction for women (childbearing and breastfeeding) and men's greater physical strength led to greater male dominance. This led to the development of gender-specific roles and expectations, with men taking on roles that required physical strength and women being responsible for child-rearing and domestic duties. This theory suggests that these gender differences have been shaped by the natural selection process over time.

The Social-Role Theory and the Evolutionary Theory of Gender Differences