Sandra and James Have a "Traditional" Division of Labour in the Home.James

question 2

Multiple Choice

Sandra and James have a "traditional" division of labour in the home.James works full-time and Sandra looks after their daughter,Janine.How would a symbolic interactionist perspective understand Sandra's situation?

• A) Sandra is "doing gender" with each bath she gives Janine,each meal she feeds her,and in every aspect of her daily interactions as a mother.
• B) James's unwillingness to take any responsibility for domestic work reinforces male dominance.
• C) Sandra is exploited at home by patriarchy.
• D) Sandra would be far better off if she had childcare options and could return to the workforce.

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