A woman felt that her relationship with her partner took a turn for the worse when, after having their first child, she had to take on more of the "feminine" household tasks. This is an example of _____________, a factor that can contribute to reduced marital satisfaction among women in the transition to parenthood.

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"Doing gender" refers to the ways in which individuals perform gender roles and stereotypes through their behaviors and actions. In this case, the woman is experiencing a shift in her gender role as she takes on more "feminine" household tasks after having a child. This can contribute to reduced marital satisfaction as it may create a perceived imbalance of responsibilities and expectations within the relationship. Choices B, C, and D do not accurately convey this concept.

A Woman Felt That Her Relationship with Her Partner Took