In class,the instructor had organized a Jeopardy game for her students.When it was Marcia's turn,the clue read was "the physical,emotional,and mental work of caring for others that is typically done in families." Which of the following would Marcia correctly give?

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The clue is describing the concept of social reproduction, which refers to the unpaid labor that is necessary to maintain daily life and raise children within a household or community. This work is typically done by women, and is essential to the functioning of society as a whole. "Being a mother" and "marriage" are both too specific in scope to capture the broad range of work involved in social reproduction. "Instrumental roles" refers to the tasks involved in achieving goals and completing projects, and is not directly related to the type of work described in the clue.

In Class,the Instructor Had Organized a Jeopardy Game for Her