Question

Which sentences describe a NEGATIVE impact of gender bias?

Select all correct answers.
a. A woman changes jobs because she wants to make a higher salary.
b. A man helps his elderly neighbor move some furniture after she asks for help.
c. A female student decides not to take trigonometry or calculus even though she loves math.
d. A little boy refuses to say that he's feeling sad after his best friend moves away.

Answer 1

The negative impacts of gender bias are depicted in a female student avoiding advanced math classes despite her interest and a little boy not expressing sadness, both due to societal gender norms.

Therefore, options C and D are correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentences that describe a negative impact of gender bias are:

• c. A female student decides not to take trigonometry or calculus even though she loves math.
• d. A little boy refuses to say that he's feeling sad after his best friend moves away.

These scenarios exemplify how societal expectations and stereotypes, rooted in gender bias, can dissuade individuals from pursuing their interests or expressing their emotions, leading to negative personal and professional consequences.

Answer 2

Sentences (c) and (d) describe the negative impact of gender bias, which can lead to educational limitations and emotional repression due to societal expectations and stereotypes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentences that describe a NEGATIVE impact of gender bias are:

• (c) A female student decides not to take trigonometry or calculus even though she loves math.
• (d) A little boy refuses to say that he's feeling sad after his best friend moves away.

Both instances reflect how societal expectations and stereotypes can discourage individuals from pursuing their interests or expressing their emotions, leading to negative outcomes such as lost educational opportunities and emotional suppression.