In their essay "Doing Gender," Candace West and Don Zimmerman (1991) introduced the idea of gender as a(an)

A) moral imperative.
B) practical accomplishment.
C) alienating system.
D) performance.

Doing Gender

The concept that gender is not a fixed identity but rather an ongoing activity or performance that people engage in through their daily actions and interactions according to societal norms.

Practical Accomplishment

The successful completion of tasks or objectives through practical skills and actions.

Alienating System

A social or economic system that causes individuals to feel isolated, powerless, or disconnected from others and their environment.