Question

which of the following statements is true of postindustrial societies?
a. technological developments in postindustrial societies eliminate the boundaries between womens and mens work.
b. in postindustrial societies, a number of households are headed by women with no adult male present.
c. in postindustrial societies, women no longer have a double burden of responsibilities.
d. the economy of postindustrial societies is dominated by manual labor and a mechanized production of goods.

Explanation:

• Option a: In postindustrial societies, technological advancements have led to more flexible work roles, reducing traditional gender - based work boundaries.
• Option b: Postindustrial society doesn't specifically correlate with a large number of female - headed households with no adult male present.
• Option c: Women in postindustrial societies still often face a double burden (work and domestic responsibilities).
• Option d: Postindustrial societies are dominated by service and information - based economies, not manual labor and mechanized production (that's industrial society).

Answer:

a. Technological developments in postindustrial societies eliminate the boundaries between women’s and men’s work