Five-year-old Vaishali told her mother. "Mother, I want a football like Amit.” Responding to Vaishali, her mother said, "Only boys play with football, I will bring a small cute doll for you."
The mother’s response illustrates

Correct option is C

Gender stereotyping refers to the generalizations and expectations society imposes on individuals based on their gender. In this scenario, the mother assumes that only boys play with footballs, which reflects a stereotypical belief that sports and certain toys are suitable only for boys. By offering a doll instead, she reinforces traditional gender roles and limits Vaishali's options based on her gender.
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a. Gender Role Flexibility, would imply that the mother is open to challenging or expanding traditional gender roles, which is not the case here. Instead, the mother reinforces the existing gender stereotype.
b. Gender Equity, refers to the fair treatment and equal opportunities for individuals of different genders. The mother's response does not promote gender equity since she limits Vaishali's choices based on gender.
d. Gender Relevance, does not accurately describe the mother's response. Gender relevance would suggest that the mother's response is appropriate and relevant to the situation, but in reality, it perpetuates gender stereotypes and restricts Vaishali's choices.