The typewriter, conveyor belt, and computer have expanded opportunities for women to work outside the home. However, employed women perform significantly more domestic chores and child care than their husbands. This is an example of
A)the function of women's employment.
B)cultural lag.
C)a technological fix.
D)social engineering.

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Cultural lag refers to the phenomenon where social and cultural norms and values take time to catch up with technological advancements. In this context, even though technology (like the typewriter, conveyor belt, and computer) has enabled women to work outside the home, societal expectations and norms regarding gender roles in domestic chores and child care have not progressed as quickly, leading to an imbalance in the distribution of these responsibilities.

The Typewriter, Conveyor Belt, and Computer Have Expanded Opportunities for Women