With regards to structural-functionalism, compare/contrast the concepts of instrumental role and expressive role
What will be an ideal response?
Instrumental roles are assigned to the husband-father, who, as the task-oriented mate, holds responsibility for being the primary breadwinner and protector against imbalance or disequilibrium. The wife-mother is assigned expressive roles, responsible for enhancing emotional relationships among the members of the family.
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a. jobs and wages. b. family wealth. c. human capital development. d. wealth disparity.
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A. rise slightly B. rise drastically C. remain consistent D. decline
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