Question

Work-life conflicts became noticeable in the 1980s when:

a. baby boomers' parents began to age
b. men started giving more importance to family time
c. the rate of inflation started increasing
d. women, with dependent children, started entering the workforce
e. workloads became historically heavier

Answer 1

D. women, with dependent children, started entering the workforce. This revealed the tremendous efforts needed to keep up with a family, a home, relationships and work. Prior to that, most women were hosewives who would dedicate most of their time to the care of children.