According to functionalists,the husband in the "conventional family" is the breadwinner and plays the _______________ role; the wife cares for the home and children and plays the _______________ role.
A) major; minor
B) supporting; leading
C) nuclear; extended
D) mechanical; organic
E) instrumental; affective

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Functionalists believe that the husband's role in the "conventional family" is instrumental or provider role, whereas the wife's role is affective, or caregiver role. Therefore, option E is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because both roles are seen as equally important, and not major or minor. Option B is incorrect as the terms supporting and leading imply an unequal distribution of power and responsibility, which is not the case in functionalist theory. Option C refers to different types of families, and not specific roles within a family. Option D refers to the division of labor in the workplace, and not specifically to family roles.

According to Functionalists,the Husband in the "Conventional Family" Is the Breadwinner