British society has (21) ________ viewed men as the breadwinners of the family, while women were seen as the homemakers and primary caretakers of children. Such attitudes (22) _______ female gender roles have changed significantly (23) ________the mid 20th century. For example, there’s now almost universal support for female participation in the labour force and political office. However, while women enjoy equal rights and the opportunity (24) _________ their form of contribution to the household dynamic, traditional views on family and household duties prevail. (25)________, women on average earn less and have reduced work hours in order to be the primary caretakers of children.

21. A. tradition B. traditionally C. traditional D. traditionalist
22. A. towards B. in C. with D. of
23. A. for B. in C.at D. since
24. A. choosing B. chose C. to choose D. is chosen
25. A. In addition B. As a result C. By the time D. However