Domestic division of labour Flashcards Preview

Sociology - Family > Domestic division of labour > Flashcards

Flashcards in Domestic division of labour Deck (11)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Which spouse did Talcott Parsons say has an instrumental role?

A

Husband

2
Q

What does an expressive role partake?

A

Geared towards:
Primary socialisation of children
Meeting family’s emotional needs
Housewife

3
Q

What two conjugal roles did Elizabeth Bott say there could be within marriage?

A

Segregated conjugal roles

Joint conjugal roles

4
Q

What is a segregated conjugal role?

A

The couple have separate roles
Male breadwinner and female housewife]
Separate leisure activities

5
Q

What is a march of progress view?

A

Things are seen to be gradually improving

6
Q

Who’s theory is ‘the symmetrical family’?

A

Young and Wilmott

7
Q

What is a symmetrical family?

A

The roles of husband and wife are much more similar
Women go to work (may just be p time)
Men help with h/work and c/care
Couples spend leisure time together

8
Q

What 4 factors have contributed to rise in symmetrical family?

A

Changes in women’s position
Geographical mobility
New technology
Higher standards of living

9
Q

Which feminist sociologist criticised Young and Wilmott’s view?

A

Ann Oakley

10
Q

What is Mary Boulton’s view?

A

Although more men (20%) are taking a more involved approach to childcare, women are still responsible for the child’s security and wellbeing.

11
Q

What does Oakley say the rise of the house wife is a result of?

A

Industrialisation - separation of paid work from the home

women were excluded from workplace and make financially dependent on men