Women who are given the job of caretaker for aging relatives are subject to caregiver strain due to
a. feminine attributes.
b. unequal gender.
c. fixed gender roles.
d. female inequality.
ANS: C
In cultures with more fixed gender roles, women are usually given the role of caretaker for aging relatives and may suffer the stresses of caregiver strain. Feminine attributes refers to harmonious relationships, modesty, and taking care of others. Unequal gender refers to roles of males and females being unevenly distributed. Female inequality refers to female gender and roles being less than or unequal to male roles.
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