If a woman feels that she always needs to act cheerful and look her best when her husband gets home from work because he has a stressful job and needs her help to unwind, then she is:
A) living outside the gender dichotomy.
B) taking on the instrumental role.
C) passing as female.
D) taking on the expressive role.
E) a second-wave feminist.

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The woman described is taking on the expressive role, which is traditionally associated with women and involves managing emotions and creating a nurturing environment in the home. This is a gender role that has been reinforced by societal expectations and norms.

If a Woman Feels That She Always Needs to Act