Refer to Scenario 2.According to a functionalist perspective,what kind of tasks does Miranda's husband perform?
A) expressive tasks
B) instrumental tasks
C) gender-inappropriate tasks
D) traditionally feminine tasks

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According to the functionalist perspective, men are seen as performing instrumental tasks, which include providing financial support, making major decisions, and performing tasks requiring physical strength, while women perform expressive tasks, which include caring for children, maintaining the household, and providing emotional support. Miranda's husband working long hours to support the family exemplifies instrumental tasks.