New domestic technology changed the role of housewives in which of the following ways?

A) Housewives began to be seen as specialists in certain tasks.
B) Fewer child-raising responsibilities were placed on the housewife.
C) Management of the household became more of a shared family responsibility.
D) The housewife became the family's chief shopper rather than its chief producer.

Domestic Technology

Technology and appliances designed for use in the home to improve living conditions and reduce household labor, such as kitchen appliances, cleaning devices, and home entertainment systems.

Housewives

Traditional term for women who manage their household's day-to-day tasks, including cleaning, cooking, and taking care of children, often without engaging in paid employment.

Chief Shopper

Typically refers to the primary individual within a household or organization responsible for making purchasing decisions and conducting the bulk of shopping activities.