Which of the following refers to a rigidly held, oversimplified, and overgeneralized belief about how each gender should behave?

A) gender variation
B) gender-role stereotype
C) gender identity
D) assigned gender

Gender-Role Stereotype

Preconceived notions and expectations about behaviors and characteristics deemed appropriate for males and females in a society.

Assigned Gender

The gender identity given to an individual at birth, typically based on physical anatomy.

Gender Variation

Differences in gender identity and expression that do not necessarily conform to conventional gender norms, encompassing a wide range of experiences beyond male and female.