In the mid-19th century, a woman who displayed the attributes associated with the Cult of True Womanhood was promised
a. a rich husband.
b. a husband who would be faithful.
c. happiness and power.
d. spiritual fulfillment.
Question 2
White and Brinkerhoff (cited by Aulette) examined reasons why parents asked children to do housework. What is the most common reason parents give for wanting children to do housework?
a. It builds character and helps children learn responsibility.
b. It helps to keep the household clean when the adults are too busy to do everything.
c. Children are messy and should learn to clean up their own messes.
d. Children are more likely to appreciate a clean house when they have done the work to make it so.
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