Steven E. Rhoads

According to Steven E. Rhoads in the following viewpoint, men and women have biologically prescribed behaviors that complement each other in marriage. Rhoads argues that marriages flourish when men are dominant breadwinners and females are homemakers. He contends that while males are biologically and culturally suited to exercise power, women are suited to nurturing children. Rhoads is a professor of government at the University of Virginia.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Rhoads, why are feminists disgusted by married men?
2. As cited by the author, how do men and women define equality in marriage?
3. How can men be convinced to dominate less in marriage, according to the author?

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