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The Role of Housewives in Today's Society

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What did the little girl at the family gathering want to be when she grew up?

A housewife (correct)
An engineer
A teacher
A doctor

What was the reaction of the family members to the little girl's aspiration to be a housewife?

They were amused and encouraging
They were surprised and supportive
They were indifferent and uninterested
They were shocked and disapproving (correct)

What is emphasized as the core of every family in the text?

The father's profession
The housewife's presence (correct)
The extended family's support
The children's education

What activities does the housewife in the text juggle with great skill?

Cooking, washing, cleaning, and caretaking (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way is the housewife described as holding the family together?

Emotionally and by managing the household (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the patriarchal understanding of the role of a housewife, as mentioned in the text?

Her job is considered a duty, irrespective of her preference (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the work of a housewife in comparison to a CEO?

Both are responsible for important decisions and resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is the housewife's work portrayed in the text?

Her work is crucial but often goes unacknowledged (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in the way the CEO and the housewife are rewarded for their work?

The CEO is financially compensated while the housewife's work goes unacknowledged (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the skills of a housewife?

Her skills are not marketable in the professional world (A) Signup and view all the answers

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