Question

Which line illustrates the influence culture has had on traditional female roles?

A “Women’s work outside of the home was restricted to a handful of occupations such as domestic service . . . .”
B “ . . . the women’s labor force in the United States and throughout the world has experienced many changes.”
C “ . . . women’s participation in the labor force was limited by traditional cultural, educational, and legal practices.”
D “ . . .women have increasingly attained higher levels of education and experienced an increase in their earnings . . . .”

Answer 1

The line that best illustrates the cultural influence on traditional female roles is 'C' which mentions the limitations imposed by cultural, educational, and legal practices on women's participation in the labor force.

Step-by-step explanation:

The line that illustrates the influence culture has had on traditional female roles is: C “...women’s participation in the labor force was limited by traditional cultural, educational, and legal practices.”This line directly relates how cultural norms have historically restricted the roles of women in the workforce. Traditional beliefs and practices, as well as education and legal systems, have all played a part in shaping and, at times, limiting the scope of women's employment outside of the home.

These cultural influences have prescribed what have been deemed appropriate jobs for women, often relegating them to roles within domestic service, clerical work, or caregiving professions such as nursing and teaching. Women's employment rights and opportunities have been shaped by these societal expectations. The pressure against women working outside the home and pursuing careers was especially strong in the past, but nonetheless, women continued to make inroads into the workforce.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. “ ... women’s participation in the labor force was limited by traditional cultural, educational, and legal practices.”

Explanation: This passage is from "Women at Work" lists the limitation of women in the United States workforce due to cultural practices, among other traditional practices. Cultural practices affected their female role in almost all areas of society.