The career interest of each person is more likely to be fairly equal in lesbian or bisexual couples than in heterosexual couples because

A) lesbians and bisexuals consider their careers more important than their relationships.
B) same-sex couples cannot assign the breadwinner role based on sex.
C) lesbians and bisexual women tend to value independence in their relationships.
D) same-sex couples cannot assign the breadwinner role based on sex, and lesbians and bisexual women tend to value independence in their relationships.

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Ozlem Cakir · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  In same-sex relationships, there is no expectation for one partner to be the breadwinner based on their sex, which allows for more equal distribution of career interests. Additionally, lesbian and bisexual women tend to value independence in their relationships, which can translate into a desire for equal focus on their careers. Therefore, choice D is the best explanation for why career interests are likely to be fairly equal in lesbian or bisexual couples.

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