The Functionalist Sociologist Talcott Parsons Referred to Being the Breadwinner

question 28

Multiple Choice

The functionalist sociologist Talcott Parsons referred to being the breadwinner in the family as filling the:

• A) expressive role
• B) instrumental role
• C) gendered role
• D) sex segregated role

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