Sociological Research on the Division of Labor Within Married Couple

question 50

Multiple Choice

Sociological research on the division of labor within married couple households indicates that

• A) the allocation of housework is greatly influenced by men's and women's experiences in their families of origin.
• B) Latino men rarely get involved in domestic tasks.
• C) young professional couples are the most egalitarian.
• D) African American men and White men are equally likely to participate in housework.

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