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A.
These words and expressions generally have positive connotations:
astute    multi-faceted    egalitarian    equality
These words and expressions generally have negative connotations:
power struggle    ruthless    weaker sex (a derogatory, slightly old-fashioned expression referring to women)    male
chauvinist (the expression male chauvinist pig can also be used, although it is considered insulting)    sex objects
male-dominated    militant feminists (although some women would argue that this has positive connotations)
B.
1. household management (we also use the expressions domestic chores or housework)       2. Sex Discrimination Act
(a British law which states that men and women should be treated equally, with equal pay, terms and conditions for
doing the same job etc)   3. male counterparts  4. child rearing  5. role division (we sometimes write role as  rôle)  
6. breadwinner (we can also use the expression financial provider)   7. social convention   8. gender roles 
9. stereotypes   10. battle of the sexes
C.
1. egalitarian    2. equality   3. breadwinner  4. weaker sex   5. stereotypes   6. gender roles      7. male-dominated
For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 0 7475 6624 3) 

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