Consider the Following Argument: "Women's Roles as Nurturers and Caregivers

question 122

Multiple Choice

Consider the following argument: "Women's roles as nurturers and caregivers are even more pronounced in contemporary industrialized societies;this division of family labor ensures that important societal tasks will be fulfilled and it also provides for family members." This reflects the:

• A)functionalist perspective
• B)human capital model
• C)conflict perspective
• D)symbolic interactionist perspective

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Definitions:

Consciousness-Raising

Consciousness-Raising is a form of activism or movement seeking to make people more aware of personal, social, or political issues, often associated with the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

Friendship

A close and mutual relationship between two individuals that typically involves affection, trust, and support.

Collective Good

The collective good refers to outcomes or benefits that are shared by the public or a community at large, rather than benefiting only individual members.

Interest Group

An organization or group of people who share common interests, goals, or aims and seek to influence public policy and decision-making processes to benefit those interests.