Couples Flashcards
What are the two roles identified by Parsons in the traditional nuclear family?
Instrumental and expressive roles
Instrumental role refers to the husband as the breadwinner, while the expressive role refers to the wife as the homemaker and primary caregiver.
What is the difference between joint and segregated conjugal roles according to Bott?
Joint=shared, segregated=separate
This distinction highlights how couples may either share responsibilities or divide them based on traditional gender roles.
How do Young and Willmott describe the trend towards symmetrical families?
Families are gradually improving with more equal roles
This view suggests that both men and women are taking on similar responsibilities in the household.
What is the feminist critique of the ‘march of progress’ view regarding gender roles?
Men and women remain unequal in a patriarchal society
Feminists argue that despite some progress, traditional gender roles still persist.
What did Oakley find regarding the claims of symmetry in domestic roles?
Men cherry-picked the best jobs and did not contribute equally
Oakley criticized previous studies for overstating men’s involvement in housework.
What is the dual burden faced by women, according to the feminist view?
Women perform both paid work and domestic responsibilities
This concept emphasizes the additional strain on women balancing work and home life.
What is the ‘triple shift’ described by Hochschild?
Emotional work, housework, and paid work
Women are often responsible for managing emotions, in addition to their domestic and professional tasks.
What do Barrett and McIntosh argue about financial decision-making in households?
Men gain more from women than they give back
This includes the notion that financial support often comes with conditions that reinforce male control.
What are the two types of control over finances identified by Pahl and Vogler?
Allowance system and pooling
The allowance system involves men giving wives a budget, while pooling refers to shared access to income.
According to Egdell’s study, who typically makes very important decisions in professional couples?
Men or jointly with men having the final say
This highlights the persistent inequality in decision-making power within couples.
What is the statistic regarding domestic violence mentioned in the text?
1/6 of all violent crime involves domestic violence
This statistic underscores the prevalence of domestic violence in society.
What did Dobash and Dobash find regarding incidents of domestic violence?
Violent incidents are often a challenge to authority
Their research suggests that marriage can legitimize domestic violence.
What is the significance of official statistics on domestic violence?
They often understate the prevalence of domestic violence
Victims may not report incidents, and authorities may fail to accurately record them.
How do feminists view the role of men in decision-making within households?
Men as decision makers is culturally ingrained in patriarchy
This perspective highlights how traditional gender roles shape financial and domestic authority.
What is the implication of pooled finances in relationships?
Pooling does not necessarily indicate equality in control
Feminist critiques suggest that who controls the pooled resources is key to understanding power dynamics.
What do Marxists argue regarding women earning less than men?
Women’s dependency is linked to lower earnings
This perspective considers economic factors as a driver of gender inequality.
What is a key difference in the dynamics of same-sex couples compared to heterosexual couples?
Same-sex couples do not conform to ingrained gender scripts
This suggests more equitable divisions of labor and decision-making.
True or False: The feminist perspective sees some advancements in gender equality as significant.
False
Feminists argue that any perceived progress benefits men and does not fundamentally alter gender power dynamics.
Fill in the blank: Domestic violence is evidence of _______.
[patriarchy]
This concept suggests that domestic violence is rooted in power imbalances within society.
