Which term denotes the socially prescribed feminine role?

• A. Masculinity
• B. Gender inequality
• C. Androgyny
• D. Femininity

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is the social expectations attached to being female—the feminine role. Femininity denotes the culturally prescribed set of behaviors, appearances, and responsibilities that a society expects women to adopt. It’s learned through socialization and can vary across cultures and over time. This differs from masculinity, which relates to traits associated with men; androgyny, which means having a mix of masculine and feminine traits; and gender inequality, which refers to unequal treatment between genders rather than a specific role. So the term for the socially prescribed feminine role is femininity.