Why Do So Many Wealthy White Wives Support the Ideology

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why do so many wealthy white wives support the ideology of intensive mothering?

• A) They want to preserve their social standing by defining their work as valuable.
• B) They believe in biological differences emerging in early childhood.
• C) The commodification of baby products was enhanced by their position in capitalism.
• D) They want to contest the demands of greedy institutions like work and family.

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Definitions:

Reduce One's Own Distress

Engaging in behavior aimed at minimizing personal discomfort or distress.

Altruistic Helping

When a helper seeks to increase another’s welfare and expects nothing in return

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another individual.

Reduce Others' Distress

The act of alleviating or minimizing emotional or psychological suffering in other individuals.