Multiple choice

While discussing gender bias against women in a male - dominated culture one must remember that ________ behaviors are learned early in life and are perpetuated throughout life in media depictions of women.

  1. intrinsic

  2. stereotypical

  3. flawed

  4. improper

  5. clichéd

  6. innate

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B Correct answer
Explanation

(1) Incorrect; something 'intrinsic' or 'innate' is something that someone is born with. Hence, there is no need to learn such behaviors.

(2) Correct; the sentence talks of gender bias that is learnt early and perpetuated throughout the lifetime. 'Stereotypical' and 'clichéd' fit the bill.
(3) Incorrect; the sentence is explanatory, not analytical. Only an analytical sentence would try to give an opinion.
(4) Incorrect; the sentence is explanatory, not analytical. Only an analytical sentence would try to give an opinion.
(5) Correct; the sentence talks of gender bias that is learnt early and perpetuated throughout the lifetime. 'Clichéd' and 'stereotypical' both fit the bill. (6) Incorrect; something 'intrinsic' or 'innate' is something that someone is born with. Hence, there is no need to learn such behaviors.