Research finds that mothers respond more quickly to the cries of their baby girls than to their baby boys.How would a sociologist explain this difference?

A) Girls are more needy than boys.
B) Mothers love and connect with their daughters more than their sons.
C) Mothers' responses to their children are influenced by ideas of gender-it's okay for girls to cry,but "big boys don't cry."
D) Girls' cries are higher pitched and irritating than boys' cries so mothers are more likely to respond quickly to end the crying of girls.

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Criselda Anonical · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  This choice is the most likely explanation for the difference in response times. Societal ideas of gender often dictate that girls are allowed to be more emotional and vulnerable than boys. Therefore, mothers may feel more pressure to respond quickly to their daughters' cries, as it is seen as more acceptable for girls to cry. In contrast, mothers may be more likely to downplay or ignore their sons' cries, as it goes against societal expectations of masculinity.

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