According to conflict theory, how does the nuclear family facilitate exploitation?
A) by employing members of other social groups to do its dirty work
B) through the use of nannies and domestic workers
C) by making geographic mobility possible
D) through a sexual division of labor within the home
E) by exploiting the working class, whose products it consumes
Ans: D) through a sexual division of labor within the home
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?
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