According to functional analyst talcott parsons, women's roles are more pronounced in contemporary industrialized societies. the husband performs the of providing economic support and making decisions.
a. authoritative tasks
b. instrumental tasks
c. expressive tasks
d. observational tasks

The correct answer is b. instrumental tasks

According to Talcott Parsons' sociological theory of the family, the husband and wife perform different roles in a family unit. While the husband performs instrumental tasks, the wife typically performs expressive tasks. Instrumental tasks include being the primary breadwinner of the family, paying for basic necessities and wants of the family, etc. On the other hand, expressive tasks performed by the wife include loving, emotionally supporting and nurturing her husband and children.

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