Which term refers to rigid expectations about how men and women should behave?

• A. Gender
• B. Subordination
• C. Human rights violation
• D. Gender stereotyping

Answer: (D)

Rigid expectations about how men and women should behave come from gender stereotyping. This term captures the idea that society assigns fixed roles and traits to people based on their gender, dictating what is considered appropriate in behavior, interests, appearance, and responsibilities. When you think about what a “real man” or a “proper woman” should do, you’re seeing stereotyping in action—it boxes people in and can limit choices, reinforce bias, and justify unequal treatment. The other options don’t describe this behavior script: gender is the broader concept of identity and roles; subordination refers to unequal power relationships; and human rights violation means acts that violate rights, not the fixed behavior expectations themselves.