A wife works two jobs while her husband watches the children and cooks the meals. How would a sociologist explain this based on the norm of reciprocity?
A. The husband is not contributing financially to the family, and is violating the rules of reciprocity.
B. The wife brings in the money and the husband takes care of other family chores, creating a reciprocal relationship.
C. The husband has more responsibility than the wife for the family, which reduces reciprocity.
D. The wife works outside the home, while the husband works in the home, nullifying reciprocity as it goes against social norms.
Answer: B
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