Which Theory Requires HDFS Scholars to Challenge the Status Quo

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which theory requires HDFS scholars to challenge the status quo and think critically about gender, power, privilege, context, and diversity as relevant to the study of families and development?

• A) Feminist theory
• B) Attachment theory
• C) Social exchange theory
• D) Sociocultural theory

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