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Gender Role Expectations as a Form of Sexism

A common manifestation of sexism involves gender role expectations, which are societal beliefs about the roles individuals should occupy based on their sex. For instance, the expectation that women should be the primary caretakers of the household is a form of sexism rooted in traditional gender roles.

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