Which of the following statements is true about using gender as a social characteristic to classify and evaluate other people?

A) A natural need to make distinctions between sexes necessitates that the bulk of differentiation must take place through female appearance.
B) By far, the majority of gender construction in contemporary industrialized cultures takes place through men's appearance.
C) The burden of gender construction is equally borne by both male and female bodies.
D) Both femininity and masculinity are performances to some extent, but a feminine appearance is more of a put-on than a masculine appearance.

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  While both femininity and masculinity are performances to some extent, a feminine appearance is often more exaggerated and seen as more of a put-on than a masculine appearance. This is due to societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding gender roles and appearance. However, it is important to note that the burden of gender construction is not equally borne by both male and female bodies, as gender inequality and gender-based violence disproportionately affect women and non-binary individuals.

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