Structural-Functionalists Argue That, in Preindustrial Societies

Structural-functionalists argue that, in preindustrial societies,

A) women, out of biological necessity, remained in the home bearing, nursing, and caring for children.
B) women equally shared responsibility with the men for providing food, clothing, and shelter for their families.
C) men equally shared responsibility with the women for caring for children.
D) gender roles were reversed, with women providing food and shelter and men caring for the children.