Question

question 9
which of the following choices would be considered a cost associated with the male gender role in our culture?
a the marriage mandate
b the fatherhood mandate
c the inability to contain emotions
d obsession with sexual performance

Explanation:

In many cultures, there is a societal pressure on men to be obsessed with sexual performance as part of the male gender role. The marriage mandate and fatherhood mandate are more about roles rather than a "cost" in the sense of a negative aspect. Also, the male gender role often encourages emotional containment rather than inability to contain emotions.

Answer:

D. obsession with sexual performance