After an argument about childcare,married couple Alison and Bob are at odds.Alison believes she is almost fully responsible for raising the children,while Bob is certain he does more than his fair share of childrearing.According to sociologist Jessie Bernard,what is happening here?

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Jessie Bernard introduced the concept of "his marriage" and "her marriage" to describe how spouses can have vastly different perceptions of their marital roles and contributions, including aspects of childrearing. This concept explains the differing views between Alison and Bob.

After an Argument About Childcare,married Couple Alison and Bob Are