Carl was born a female (Carla) but feels more authentic now that he is living as a man. Recently, Carl has been encouraged by his friends to engage in strength training (lifting weights) because it is "what men do." As a woman, Carl was never encouraged to do strength training because he was told that this would "make him bulky like a man." This example illustrates the _____ perspective.

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The interactionist perspective emphasizes the interaction between an individual's personal characteristics and the social environment. In this example, Carl's personal identity as a transgender man interacts with societal expectations of masculinity and physical appearance. His friends' encouragement to engage in strength training reflects societal norms and expectations related to gender, which may impact Carl's own sense of self and identity.

Carl Was Born a Female (Carla) but Feels More Authentic