Ms. sylvia asks her student melissa why she is not playing with the other students. melissa tells her that she forgot to bring her doll and only "boy's toys" like blocks and cars are left to play with. what is melissa exhibiting

Melissa is exhibiting Gender stereotyping.

Gender stereotypes refer to preconceived ideas according to which women and men are assigned arbitrary characteristics and roles determined and limited by their gender. This ideas can limit the development of natural talents and abilities of girls and boys, women and men, as well as their educational and professional experiences and life opportunities in general. Stereotypes about women are the result and are the cause of deeply rooted attitudes, values, norms and prejudices against women. They are used to justify and maintain the historical power relations of men over women, as well as the sexist attitudes that impede the advancement of women.

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facts: the 14th amendment

the 14th amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws.

the 14th amendment was intended to protect the rights of former slaves after the american civil war.

the 14th amendment was approved by congress in june of 1866 and ratified by the states on july 9, 1868.

the 14th amendment establishes that all persons born in the united states are citizens and are guaranteed all the rights of citizenship.

the 14th amendment establishes that the law protects all citizens equally.

in this case the passage of the 14th amendment   that was violated was the last part in which it states that there is equal protection of the law.