How a dual-earner couple would negotiate who pays for a dinner out,changes the next dirty diaper,or takes the car in for an oil change would be explained by

A) the social construction of gender.
B) emphasized femininity.
C) hegemonic masculinity.
D) exchange theory.

Dual-Earner Couple

A household dynamic where both partners engage in paid employment, reflecting changing economic needs and gender roles in contemporary society.

Exchange Theory

A social theory that explains human relationships through the analysis of the exchange of goods, services, and other benefits between individuals or groups.

Social Construction

The theory that perceptions of reality and societal phenomena are shaped through collective social processes and interactions.