Functionalist Talcott Parsons Suggested That Complementary Roles for Men and Women

question 114

Multiple Choice

Functionalist Talcott Parsons suggested that complementary roles for men and women in the family contribute to social stability. The wife/mother performs the __________tasks, which involve housework, caring for the children, and providing emotional support for the entire family.

• A) expressive
• B) instrumental
• C) reproductive
• D) interdependent

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