Conflict Theorists Contend That the Widespread Belief That Today's Marriages

question 76

Multiple Choice

Conflict theorists contend that the widespread belief that today's marriages are between equals:

• A) Serves as a cover for male domination in intimate relationships
• B) Is true for upper- and middle-class women, but not for lower-class women
• C) Masks a significant increase in females' domination of their husbands and the family
• D) Is true for families in industrialized societies but untrue in developing societies

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