The devaluation of care work as ______ rationalizes the low wages and lack of benefits characteristic of care work.
a. taking little time and energy
b. important and necessary for national growth
c. feminine despite the physical nature of care
d. low-skilled despite the importance of emotional and psychological care
d. low-skilled despite the importance of emotional and psychological care
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Bill is determined to make his remarriage work, so he "walks on eggs," rather than confronting, challenging, or arguing with other family members. Bill's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?
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