Which of the following is a strategy that some middle- and upper-class women have used to balance the demands of work and home?

A) hiring other women to do domestic work
B) demanding that their husbands complete most chores
C) doing more of certain chores
D) demanding the abolition of housework

Hiring other women to do domestic work is a common strategy used by middle- and upper-class women to balance the demands of work and home. This allows them to focus on their careers while still maintaining a well-kept household. Option B is not always feasible as the husbands may also be working long hours. Option C may lead to a disproportionate workload for the women. Option D is not a practical solution.