Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Traditional

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the traditional patriarchal family?

• A) Clearly defined husband/wife roles
• B) Women were to be submissive to the husband
• C) Considered the ideal family
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Manifest Functions

Purposes and activities that are intended, recognized, and clearly evident.

Expressive Functions

The social and emotional roles that contribute to the cohesion and emotional well-being of a family or group, serving to nurture and maintain interpersonal bonds.

Instrumental Functions

refers to specific roles or tasks within a system or society that are aimed at achieving goals or meeting needs, often practical or resource-related in nature.

Non-traditional Gender Roles

Roles and behaviors that do not conform to historically established norms for men and women in society.