The Theoretical Perspective That Is Most Concerned with the Fact

question 69

Multiple Choice

The theoretical perspective that is most concerned with the fact that families are gendered institutions that reflect the gender hierarchies in society is _____, a position that is similar to that of _____, which views families as reinforcing and supporting power relations in society.

• A) functionalism; feminist theory
• B) exchange theory; functionalism
• C) symbolic interaction theory; feminist theory
• D) feminist theory; conflict theory

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