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faduma

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The myth that families are monolithic refers to the belief that
 
  a. all families are basically the same.
  b. only one way of organizing families is the most prevalent, natural and beneficial for humans.
  c. the best family is one in which the father is a breadwinner and the mother is a housewife.
  d. All of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following illustrates the Rational Choice model to explain the division of housework?
 
  a. Girls identify with their mothers. Boys identify with their fathers. Both carry this identification into their adult roles.
  b. Toy kitchens and baby dolls are marketed to girls who are socialized into assuming housewife roles.
  c. Men can make the most wages in paid work. Women are more skilled in housework. Traditional roles, therefore, are the most efficient.
  d. When boys and girls play house, they are likely to model themselves after their adult models or media images.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c





 

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