Question

question 8
1 pts
which of the following best illustrates how stephanie coontz would sociologically explain relationship conflicts between heterosexual couples?
that women and men’s different communication styles leads to conflict.
that there is no social cause of conflicts between married couples, such conflicts are individual problems.
that the social roles men and women are expected to play and men’s enhanced power over women in society lead to marital conflict.
that men and women have different opinions about who should prepare meals, care for children, and how clean the house should be.

Explanation:

Stephanie Coontz's sociological work focuses on how societal gender roles and structural power imbalances between men and women shape relationship dynamics and conflicts. She emphasizes that these broader social structures, not just individual differences, drive heterosexual couple conflicts. The correct option aligns with this focus on social roles and gendered power.

Answer:

That the social roles men and women are expected to play and men's enhanced power over women in society lead to marital conflict.