Question
Which of the following are characteristics of ‘the private sphere’? (choose al that apply)
Group of answer choices
It is often associated with family life
It is often located in ‘the home’ or personal spaces
The work done in the private sphere is highly valued by society
It is usually gendered as male
Group of answer choices
It is often associated with family life
It is often located in ‘the home’ or personal spaces
The work done in the private sphere is highly valued by society
It is usually gendered as male
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The characteristics of ‘the private sphere’ include:
1. **It is often associated with family life**
2. **It is often located in ‘the home’ or personal spaces**
The other two options do not correctly describe the characteristics of the private sphere:
- **The work done in the private sphere is highly valued by society**: This is generally not the case; work in the private sphere, such as caregiving and domestic tasks, is often undervalued in society.
- **It is usually gendered as male**: The private sphere is typically gendered as female, with traditional roles assigning caregiving and domestic responsibilities to women.
So, the correct answers are the first two options.
1. **It is often associated with family life**
2. **It is often located in ‘the home’ or personal spaces**
The other two options do not correctly describe the characteristics of the private sphere:
- **The work done in the private sphere is highly valued by society**: This is generally not the case; work in the private sphere, such as caregiving and domestic tasks, is often undervalued in society.
- **It is usually gendered as male**: The private sphere is typically gendered as female, with traditional roles assigning caregiving and domestic responsibilities to women.
So, the correct answers are the first two options.
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