A powerful example of the devaluation of housework in the United States was the original September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.Ultimately,after feminist groups lobbied the U.S.government,what happened?
A) Only the deceased's future earnings were measured to determine the family's amount of compensation.
B) Only the deceased's economic status at the time of death was measured to determine the family's amount of compensation.
C) Neither the deceased's future earnings nor his or her estimated contributions to the family's unpaid household work were measured to determine the family's amount of compensation.
D) Both the deceased's future earnings and his or her estimated contributions to the family's unpaid household work were measured to determine the family's amount of compensation.

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After feminist groups lobbied the U.S. government, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund was adjusted to include both the deceased's future earnings and their estimated contributions to the family's unpaid household work when determining the family's amount of compensation. This change recognized the value of housework and caregiving roles that had previously been overlooked.

A Powerful Example of the Devaluation of Housework in the United