Are Couples Becoming More Equal Flashcards
Are couples becoming more equal
Yes, explain why
Ao1
Wilmott and Young take a March of progress view of the family
They see family life as gradually improving for all its members and become more equal
And they argued that has been a long-term trend away from segregated conjugal roles
They had carried out a study on working class extended families in London and they found that the men were breadwinners and spent leisure time in pubs with workmates
Women were caregivers and had the responsibility for housework and
childcare.
The symmetrical family involves
Partners both involved in paid work
Both had the role of domestic work and childcare
Are couples becoming more equal
Yes, explain why
Ao3
Oakley criticises Wilmott and Young and she rejects the match of progress view
