According to Functionalists,the Husband in the "Conventional Family" Is the Breadwinner

question 2

Multiple Choice

According to functionalists,the husband in the "conventional family" is the breadwinner and plays the _______________ role; the wife cares for the home and children and plays the _______________ role.

• A) major; minor
• B) supporting; leading
• C) nuclear; extended
• D) mechanical; organic
• E) instrumental; affective

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