According to Parsons (1955), men are biologically better suited to fulfill _______ (i.e. tasks that need to be performed to ensure a family's physical survival) while women are better suited to performing ________ (i.e. tasks involved in emotional or supportive functions).
A) instrumental functions; expressive functions
B) labouring functions; domestic functions
C) paid work roles; subordinate chores
D) aggressive roles; emotional roles
E) assertive functions; demonstrative functions

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Parsons (1955) suggested that men are better suited for instrumental functions, which involve tasks necessary for a family's physical survival, while women are better suited for expressive functions, which involve emotional or supportive roles.

According to Parsons (1955), Men Are Biologically Better Suited to Fulfill