Lily's husband hates to wash dishes, so sometimes she lets the plates pile up to see if he will reach for the soap. However, she never offers to put the garbage out by the curb. Yesterday, when the truck went by, their garbage was still on the front porch. Maybe he is sending her a message, too. These are examples of how, as newlyweds, they are negotiating their roles as husband and wife. What would a sociologist call this process?

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This process is called adult socialization, where individuals learn and negotiate roles and expectations in adult life, such as in marriage.

Lily's Husband Hates to Wash Dishes, So Sometimes She Lets