Sociologist Talcott Parsons Described the Division of Labor in the Household

question 37

Multiple Choice

Sociologist Talcott Parsons described the division of labor in the household as being comprised of two different types of tasks. _____tasks, which often require greater physical strength and are focused on accomplishment, traditionally were taken on _____. In contrast,_____ tasks are focused on nurturing, well-being, and group cohesion and are traditionally assigned to _____

• A) Instrumental ; men ; expressive ; women.
• B) Expressive ; women ; instrumental ; men.
• C) Masculine ; men ; feminine ; women.
• D) Patriarchal ; men ; matriarchal; women.

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