Sociologist Talcott Parsons described the division of labor in the household as being comprised of two different types of tasks. _____tasks, which often require greater physical strength and are focused on accomplishment, traditionally were taken on _____. In contrast,_____ tasks are focused on nurturing, well-being, and group cohesion and are traditionally assigned to _____

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Talcott Parsons described instrumental tasks as focused on accomplishment and requiring physical strength, which traditionally were assigned to men. Expressive tasks, on the other hand, focused on nurturing, well-being, and group cohesion and were assigned to women. Therefore, option A correctly identifies both types of tasks and the traditional gender roles associated with them. Option B reverses the roles and is incorrect. Option C uses gendered terms that are not applicable to the tasks being described, and option D refers to a system of governance rather than household tasks.

Sociologist Talcott Parsons Described the Division of Labor in the Household