Power-Control Theory Suggests That Disproportionate Control by Parents Over Daughters

question 5

Multiple Choice

Power-control theory suggests that disproportionate control by parents over daughters compared to sons will result in a:

• A) Balanced family
• B) Egalitarian family
• C) Matriarchal family
• D) Patriarchal family

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