Why Did the Idea of a "Household Head" Come Under

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why did the idea of a "household head" come under attack during the 1960s?

• A) Feminists didn't like the implied expectation of marriage.
• B) The Census Bureau did not have a clear definition of family.
• C) The Census Bureau only had six categories for family relationships.
• D) Feminists didn't like the implied presumption of male authority.

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