Conflict sociologists contend that the widespread belief that today's marriages are between equals
A)is true for upper- and middle-class women, but not for lower-class women.
B)masks a significant increase in female-domination of their husbands and the family.
C)serves as a cover for male domination in intimate relationships.
D)is true for families in industrialized societies but untrue in developing societies.

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Conflict sociologists argue that the belief in equality in marriages often conceals the underlying power dynamics where men typically hold more power, thus maintaining male domination in intimate relationships.

Conflict Sociologists Contend That the Widespread Belief That Today's Marriages