Both Macro- and Micro-Level Factors Shape the Division of Household

question 7

Multiple Choice

Both macro- and micro-level factors shape the division of household labor. Which is an example of a micro-level factor?

• A)sex
• B)cultural attitude toward gender
• C)comparison to others close to you, such as a parent
• D)historical period
• E)the value attributed to specific resources, such as money

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Definitions:

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