Because Working-Class Men Are Not Perceived as Having Careers and Because

question 43

Multiple Choice

Because working-class men are not perceived as having careers and because their lower earnings given them less status as providers within the household, Pyke argued that working-class families_______.

• A) incorporate more flexible gender roles.
• B) are more likely to be happy.
• C) rely on rigidly gendered divisions of labor.
• D) are more suceptible to insurance scams.

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Definitions:

Government Provision

The action of supplying or making available goods, services, or resources by a government to its citizens.

Economic Goods

Items or services that have monetary value and are scarce in relation to their demand, thus requiring sacrifice to obtain them.

Protective Function

A role often played by governmental bodies to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, through measures like law enforcement and military defense.

Legal Enforcement

The process of ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and rules through sanctions or penalties.