How Does the National Sociocultural Context Affect the Gender Division

question 36

Multiple Choice

How does the national sociocultural context affect the gender division of labor in heterosexual couples?

• A) In impoverished countries,women do less housework because they spend more time in paid employment.
• B) In impoverished countries,men do more housework because substandard housing requires more maintenance.
• C) In more egalitarian countries,women do less housework overall.
• D) In countries that prohibit women from strenuous or dangerous jobs,women also do less housework at home.

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