How Do Class and Ability Intersect in the Gendered Strategies

question 15

Multiple Choice

How do class and ability intersect in the gendered strategies men adopt?

• A) Wealthy, disabled men are able to pay for their independence by hiring help.
• B) Poor, able-bodied men are able to adopt the Breadwinner strategy.
• C) Wealthy, able-bodied men are able to adopt any gender strategy they like.
• D) Working-class, disabled men who adopt the Blue-Collar Guy strategy are especially successful.

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