Beverly and Gerald Both Work Full-Time and Have Two Children

question 67

Multiple Choice

Beverly and Gerald both work full-time and have two children.If they are typical of families in our society,how do they manage work and family life?

• A) Beverly and Gerald equally divide the family work.
• B) Gerald finds that his family responsibilities often spill over into his work life, causing him to miss work or take time off from work.
• C) Gerald probably does more than 50% of the housework in order to allow Beverly to care for the children.
• D) Beverly does the majority of the housework.

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Definitions:

Limited

In a business context, referring to a company where the liability of its members is restricted to what they have invested or guaranteed to the company.

Communist Society

A theoretical economic system characterized by the collective ownership of property and by the organization of labor for the common advantage of all members.

Means of Production

The physical, non-human inputs like factories, machines, and tools required for the production of goods.

Karl Marx

A German philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist known for his works on capitalism and communism.