Author Question: Functionalist Talcott Parsons suggested that complementary roles for men and women in the family ... (Read 88 times)

DelorasTo · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Functionalist Talcott Parsons suggested that complementary roles for men and women in the family contribute to social stability. The wife/mother performs the __________ tasks, which involve housework, caring for the children, and providing emotional support for the entire family.

a. expressive
b. instrumental
c. reproductive
d. interdependent

Question 2

A society is a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false