Why are girls more likely to engage in relational aggression?

A. Society frowns upon open conflict in women which socializes them to use hidden aggression.

B. Girls are taught that they will lose status if they engage in relational aggression.

C. Society punishes girls who engage in relational aggression.

D. Girls are taught that they should expression aggression openly and through hidden tactics.

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Valeria Ray

9 December, 04:01

Why are girls more likely to engage in relational aggression?

A. Society frowns upon open conflict in women which socializes them to use hidden aggression.

B. Girls are taught that they will lose status if they engage in relational aggression.

C. Society punishes girls who engage in relational aggression.

D. Girls are taught that they should expression aggression openly and through hidden tactics.

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Brogan Cline · Answer 1

A. Society frowns upon open conflict in women which socializes them to use hidden aggression.

Explanation:

"Relational aggression" is type of alternative aggression where someone's relationship is damaged or harm by spreading negative news against the person to others against the person.

Women are a common target of relational aggression because society often shows displeasure or disapproval to the conflicts or quarrels then women engages openly in society. This forces them to use hidden aggression and "Relational aggression" is a result of such ideologies in the society.

Thus the answer is

A. Society frowns upon open conflict in women which socializes them to use hidden aggression.