The industrial economy led to the development of gender-determined roles because ________.

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The industrial economy, with its emphasis on wage labor and the need for a male breadwinner, meant that many families had to rely on the earnings of the male spouse. This created gender-determined roles where men were seen as the primary wage earners and women were expected to focus on domestic duties and childrearing. While women did work outside the home in some cases, their roles in the workforce were often limited and secondary to those of men. Therefore, the best choice is D.

The Industrial Economy Led to the Development of Gender-Determined Roles