In the United States 30 years ago,men were expected to initiate dates and women to select wedding gifts. This best illustrates aspects of

A) gender identity.
B) collectivism.
C) individualism.
D) gender roles.

The scenario described in the question, where men initiate dates and women select wedding gifts, is an example of traditional gender roles. Gender roles are the socially constructed behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs that are considered appropriate for males and females in a given culture or society. This scenario reflects the expectation that men are expected to be the initiators and women are expected to be the caretakers, which is a traditional gender role.