Couples

Question 1

Parsons instrumental and expressive role

Answer 1

Instrumental -husbands- bread winner

Expressive- wife- chase giver, emotional support

Question 2

Young & willmot argue

Answer 2

Men are now taking a greater share in domestic roles- and wives are becoming more wage earners

Question 3

Symmetrical family- young & willmot

Answer 3

• roles of husbands & wives are now much similar
• women how go to work
• men now help with housework
• studies show symmetrical families are more likely to be found in younger couples

Question 4

Oakley

Answer 4

Found only 15% of husbands had a high level of participation in childcare