During gym class at an elementary school, Ms. Yomogida sends the boys to the football field, while she teaches the girls ballet. This is a typical example of how teachers

A) emphasize physical fitness for both sexes.
B) model non-stereotypic roles for both sexes.
C) use gender-inappropriate behavioral appellations in socializing children.
D) serve as agents of traditional gender-role socialization.

Gender-Role Socialization

The process of teaching individuals the norms and behaviors expected of them by society based on their gender.

Physical Fitness

A state of health and well-being achieved through regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and sufficient rest, crucial for overall health and quality of life.

Stereotypic Roles

Socially fixed models of behavior based on gender, race, or occupation that individuals are expected to follow.