According to Talcott Parsons's Understanding of the Different Roles That

question 29

Multiple Choice

According to Talcott Parsons's understanding of the different roles that family members play,which of the following examples could be associated with the expressive role?

• A) a mother providing love, care, and affection to her husband and children
• B) a father providing for his family by paying the rent and household bills
• C) a grandmother babysitting her grandchildren while both parents work
• D) a daughter refusing to do homework after school

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