According to Murdock, there is a division of labour in marriage because women are ill prepared to accomplish certain physically demanding tasks, and men possess superior strength and therefore perform physically demanding tasks. Which function of marriage does this illustrate?

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The division of labour in marriage based on gendered abilities and strengths is an example of economic cooperation, as it allows for the efficient allocation of tasks to meet the material needs of the family unit.

According to Murdock, There Is a Division of Labour in Marriage