Refer to Scenario 2

question 114

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 2.How would a symbolic interactionist perspective understand Miranda's situation?

• A) Miranda is doing gender with each bath she gives Max,each meal she feeds him,and in every aspect of her daily interactions as a mother.
• B) Miranda's husband's unwillingness to take any responsibility for domestic work reinforces male dominance.
• C) Miranda is exploited at home by patriarchy and at work by capitalism.
• D) Miranda would be far better off if she had better child-care options,but in the meantime must be careful what Max is learning from her about gender roles.

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