Writing in the 1950s, What Was One of Talcott Parson's

question 5

Multiple Choice

Writing in the 1950s, what was one of Talcott Parson's concerns about the family?

• A)Parsons was concerned that women would fail to achieve greater economic independence.
• B)Parsons was concerned that the disruption of traditional roles would cause dysfunctions for the family and society.
• C)Parsons was concerned that unhappy spouses would continue to be stuck in dysfunctional marriages due to divorce laws.
• D)Parsons was concerned that traditional marriage would continue to perpetuate gender inequality.

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