When Asked Why 25-Year-Old Joy Does More Housework Than Her

question 42

Multiple Choice

When asked why 25-year-old Joy does more housework than her 28-year-old husband, Jim, Joy said that Jim works longer hours and she therefore doesn't mind doing some extra work around the house. Joy's explanation is an example of what phenomenon?

• A) Women are usually submissive to their husbands.
• B) Spouses commonly rationalize unequal divisions of labor.
• C) Women tend to have low self-esteem.
• D) Younger couples tend to have a more uneven division of labor.

Understand the key figures and inventions that marked the late 19th century and their significance in the socio-economic context.

Recognize the emergence and impact of big businesses and monopolies, including the legislative response through acts like the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Identify the characteristics and examples of modern corporations and their business strategies such as vertical integration.

Comprehend the economic disparities and social structures resulting from industrialization, including the concept of an American aristocracy based on wealth inequality.

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Definitions:

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Consumer Spending

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Transportation

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Giovanni Arnolfini

A wealthy merchant from Renaissance Bruges, frequently associated with the famous painting by Jan van Eyck believed to depict him and his wife.