Asked by atwal ravneet on Jul 31, 2024

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Which of the following situations does NOT indicate a sexist bias in classrooms?

A) Girls are praised for their appearances, while boys are praised for their performances.
B) Girls are exposed to more sexual harassment than boys.
C) Girls are not exposed to as many math-enriched experiences as boys.
D) Girls are more likely to be punished for wrong answers than are boys.

Sexist Bias

Prejudiced beliefs or attitudes based on gender, typically manifesting as discrimination against one sex in favor of another.

Sexual Harassment

Unwanted or inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances, typically in a workplace or other professional or social situation.

Math-enriched Experiences

Activities or exposures designed to enhance one's understanding, appreciation, and skills in mathematics, typically outside of traditional classroom settings.

  • Identify sexist biases in educational settings and their effects on gender differences in academic achievement.
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Harpreet LalliAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The other choices all indicate a bias in classrooms towards one gender or another. However, in this situation, both boys and girls are being punished for wrong answers, so there is no bias towards one gender in particular.