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double standard in relationships  

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  • In its general form, a double standard is a set of rules, guidelines, restrictions, or a moral code that is applied more strongly to one group than another. Double standards typically emerge in areas characterized by stereotypes or different value systems, such as race, religion, or gender. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Double standard in Relationships]

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