In the last few decades, women's earning power has increased, yet they continue to do more domestic work than men. The text notes that when a woman's earnings surpass that of her husband's, the husband often quits doing housework. From a sociological perspective, we might attribute this to
a.) entrenched norms and values concerning masculinity and femininity.
b.) a perceived drop in the utility of the man in the household.
c.) the fact that as their parents age, one of them must take on the responsibility of caring for them.
d.) changes in how employers provide benefits such as child care and time off to women.
Answer: a.) entrenched norms and values concerning masculinity and femininity.
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