Questions: What is the main purpose of gender policing? Select one: a. to challenge a patriarchal society b. to promote conformity to or support for gender rules among both women and men c. to foster chivalric behavior among men d. to create a benevolently sexist society

The answer is b. to promote conformity to or support for gender rules among both women and men

This option is incorrect because gender policing typically reinforces traditional gender norms and roles, which are often rooted in patriarchal structures. It does not challenge these structures but rather upholds them by enforcing conformity.

This is the correct option. Gender policing involves the enforcement of traditional gender norms and expectations, ensuring that individuals conform to societal standards of masculinity and femininity. It serves to maintain the status quo by discouraging deviations from established gender roles.

This option is incorrect because gender policing is not specifically about promoting chivalric behavior. While chivalry can be a component of traditional gender norms, gender policing encompasses a broader range of behaviors and expectations for both men and women.

This option is incorrect because gender policing is not aimed at creating a benevolently sexist society. While it may contribute to benevolent sexism by reinforcing traditional gender roles, its primary purpose is to enforce conformity to gender norms rather than to create a specific type of sexist society.