According to one perspective, preindustrial society required a division of labour based on gender because women, out of biological necessity, remained in the home bearing, nursing, and caring for children. Which perspective sees things this way?

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The structural-functionalist perspective views society as a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain stability and order. In this view, gender roles and division of labor are functional for the smooth operation of society, and women's reproductive biology was seen as determining their role in the home.

According to One Perspective, Preindustrial Society Required a Division of Labour