Going Out on a Date Can Mean Many Things

Multiple Choice

Going out on a date can mean many things. As a man, you might bring flowers, offer to pay the bill, and open doors. As a woman, you may offer to split the tab and offer soft thanks. What does this constitute from an anthropological perspective?

A) the performance of stereotypes
B) cultural practices shaped by biological differences between men and women
C) the performance of gender
D) a particular type of gendered ritual