Danielle has a three-year-old daughter and refuses to buy her a Barbie doll. She has also forbidden any of her friends and relatives from doing this. Danielle's childrearing practices can likely be attributed to a belief in which of the following theories?

A) evolutionary psychology
B) sociobiology
C) social constructionism
D) essentialism

Danielle's actions suggest a belief in social constructionism, which posits that social phenomena or concepts are created and influenced by societal groups and cultures rather than being inherent or biologically predetermined. By refusing to buy her daughter a Barbie doll, Danielle likely aims to challenge or avoid reinforcing certain societal norms or stereotypes about gender roles and expectations that she believes are socially constructed.