Sociologist Talcott Parsons suggested that a division of labor between husband and wife is essential for family stability and social order. The wife/mother is responsible for the instrumental tasks, including housework, caring for the children, and providing emotional support for the entire family.

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Talcott Parsons suggested that the wife/mother is responsible for expressive tasks, not instrumental tasks, which include emotional support and nurturing, while the husband/father is responsible for instrumental tasks like providing financial support.

Sociologist Talcott Parsons Suggested That a Division of Labor Between