Theresa and George Are Expecting Their First Child

question 57

True/False

Theresa and George are expecting their first child. Though George is very excited and involved in preparing to become a parent, Theresa feels that she will be primarily responsible for taking care of their child. Theresa and George's situation illustrates how sex roles and expectations about them change together over time.

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