The double-standard refers to the sexual norm characterized by the belief that premarital sex is

A) not permissible under any circumstances, even though many adolescents are sexually
active.
B) an indicator that adolescents are developing an identity.
C) permissible for both men and women if it occurs in the context of a stable, committed, and
loving relationship, but not short-term casual relationships.
D) permissible for males but not for females.

D