Billy and his mom go to Toys-R-Us and Billy heads straight for the bright pink Barbie aisle.Billy's mom doesn't say anything but firmly steers him back toward the primarily blue aisles containing construction toys and action figures.This is an example of

A) gender identity disorder.
B) hegemonic masculinity.
C) gendered expectations.
D) bad parenting.

Hegemonic Masculinity

The dominant form of masculinity that is culturally emphasized and valued, often at the expense of subordinating other genders and masculinities.

Gendered Expectations

Social norms and roles that are assigned to individuals based on their perceived or actual sex, influencing how they should behave, appear, and engage in society.

Toys-R-Us

A former American toy, clothing, and baby product retailer that declared bankruptcy in 2017 but has since attempted to rebrand and relaunch in select locations.