How a Couple Allocates Paid and Unpaid Work and Then

question 103

Multiple Choice

How a couple allocates paid and unpaid work and then justifies that allocation can be thought of as a __________, a way of working through everyday situations based on each person's beliefs and deep feelings about gender roles.

• A) partner determination
• B) traditional bargain
• C) gender strategy
• D) gender manipulation

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Definitions:

Short-Term Orientation

A cultural value dimension that emphasizes immediate outcomes and results over long-term planning.

Future Rewards

Benefits or incentives that are promised or anticipated to be received in the future as a result of certain actions or behaviors.

Feminine Cultures

Cultures that value traits like caregiving, community, and modesty, often contrasted with more competitive, assertive "masculine" cultures.

Quality of Work Life

Relates to the degree to which employees feel satisfied with their job, including aspects of work environment, job satisfaction, and balance between work and personal life.