The march of progress view Flashcards
(13 cards)
What do Y + W argue in the 1970s?
That women going out to work is leading to more equal division of labour at home
What does the march of progress view lead to?
The development of the New Man
What is an example of the New Man?
Men more involved in housework and childcare
What does Gershuny argue?
Women working full time is leading to more equal family roles
What did Gershuny find out?
Women did less domestic work than other women as a full/part time worker
What do these trends reflect?
A change in societal attitudes
What was the result of the British Social Attitudes survey?
A fall in the number of the sex-typing ideology
What did the BSA find out in 1980s?
43% agreed with the male breadwinner and housewife view
What did the BSA find out in 2017?
8% agreed with the male breadwinner and housewife view
What is the critique of the New Man?
Little sign of ‘New Man’ that does an equal share of childcare and housework
What do Feminists argue about the New Man?
Women now carry a dual burden
How do Women carry a dual burden?
Survey - segregated conjugal roles remain in place
- Women: laundry, care for sick family, cleaning
- Men: small repairs around house
= Pattern same since 1944
How is the critique of the New Man supported via statistics?
Men spent 10hr/week on care for family members
Women spent 23hr/week on care for family members
