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According to the textbook,there are three distinct explanations that are widely used to account for gender differences in the division of household labor and care labor.Describe each of these three explanations in detail.Which one do you feel best explains the unequal distribution of household/care labor in the United States?


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Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others, and understand that others have beliefs and perspectives different from one’s own.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, putting oneself in another's shoes emotionally.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs by watching the actions and outcomes of others' behavior, rather than through direct experience.

Modeling

A learning process where individuals learn and replicate behaviors by observing and imitating others.

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