Maria has always taken responsibility for preparing family meals because she learned that this was expected of women.Her behavior best illustrates the influence of

A) sex chromosomes.
B) secondary sex characteristics.
C) androgyny.
D) gender roles.

Gender Roles

Refer to societal norms dictating the behaviors, activities, and attributes considered appropriate for individuals based on their perceived or assigned gender.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes (X and Y) that determine an individual's biological sex.

Androgyny

The combination of masculine and feminine characteristics into an ambiguous form, often used to describe a person's gender expression.