The role of women in the family has changed dramatically in the United States during the last 50 years. Women have furthered their education and developed careers. This change in the family has necessitated adaptive changes in school systems, corporations, churches, and other facets of society to provide child care services. This situation reflects which view of social change?

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The equilibrium model suggests that social systems tend to return to a state of stability after a change. As women have taken on new roles, other societal institutions have adapted to maintain balance, such as providing child care services.

The Role of Women in the Family Has Changed Dramatically