According to Conflict Theory, If Women Gain in Terms of Wealth

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to conflict theory, if women gain in terms of wealth and income relative to men, what can be expected to happen?

• A) Inequalities between the sexes will lessen.
• B) Inequalities between the sexes will increase.
• C) Women will take on instrumental roles, while men will take on expressive roles.
• D) women will gain dominance throughout the social system.

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