If Melissa and Gilbert Are a Typical Married Couple, Then

question 65

Multiple Choice

If Melissa and Gilbert are a typical married couple, then considering the division of household labor,

• A) Gilbert will be unwilling to engage in any housework chores.
• B) Melissa would be more satisfied with the division if she were occasionally allowed to perform a "male" task.
• C) Melissa would be more involved in housework if she were employed outside the home.
• D) Gilbert would be for splitting the household chores on the basis of time spent on each task.

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