According to Murdock,there Is a Division of Labor in Marriage

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to Murdock,there is a division of labor in marriage because women are ill prepared to accomplish certain physically demanding tasks.Men possess superior strength and specialize in physically difficult tasks.Which function of marriage does this illustrate?

• A)sexual regulation
• B)economic cooperation
• C)reproduction
• D)emotional support
• E)socialization

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Growing Demand

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