Which Statement Describes the History of Gender Roles in the United

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the history of gender roles in the United States?

• A)Men's roles in society have been much quicker to change than women's roles.
• B)Until the 1950s, men's primary role was to provide income.
• C)When women gained access to birth control, divorce rates decreased.
• D)In the 1920s, a large number of women became single heads of households.

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