Couples

Question 1

What does parsons speak about on the gender role division in the family

Answer 1

Nuclear family segregates the roles men and women do, there’s a clear division of labour.

• Instrumental role- Husband succeeds at work to provide for
the family financially. He’s the breadwinner.
• Expressive role- Wife does the primary socialisation of children
and meets family’s emotional needs. She’s the homemaker and
does domestic duties.