Men and women have often tended to classify occupations as masculine or feminine.As a result,they have limited themselves to a narrow range of career options.This best illustrates the impact of
A) a pruning process.
B) the X chromosome.
C) gender schemas.
D) secondary sex characteristics.

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Gender schemas are cognitive structures that influence our beliefs and expectations about gender roles and behavior. They can lead us to categorize certain occupations as either masculine or feminine, and this can limit our career options. For example, if we believe that nursing is a feminine occupation, we may be less likely to consider it as a career option if we are male. Gender schemas can be reinforced by societal and cultural messages, such as the portrayal of certain occupations in the media.

Men and Women Have Often Tended to Classify Occupations as Masculine