________ refers to the specific messages and practices we receive from our culture concerning the nature of being a male or a female, of being feminine or masculine.

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Gender socialization refers to the various ways in which we learn about our gender identity and the cultural expectations associated with it. This can include messages we receive from family, peers, media, and institutions, as well as societal practices and norms that reinforce certain gender roles and behaviors. Gender role (A) refers specifically to the set of expectations and behaviors associated with being a male or a female in a particular culture. Gender attribution (C) refers to the process of assigning gender to someone based on physical, behavioral, or other characteristics. Gender presentation (D) refers to the way in which individuals outwardly express their gender identity through behavior, clothing, and other means.

________ Refers to the Specific Messages and Practices We Receive