Couples Flashcards
What are parsons ‘ 2 roles in the family
Expressive - woman - homemaker
Instrumental - man - breadwinner
How does parsons explain gender roles in the family
Men and women biologically suited=d to rules - functional for society
Difference tween segregated and conjugal roles
- SEGREGATED = men - go to work. Women - housework
CONJUGAL = Couples shares housework and leisure time
What is the march of progress view on gender equality
Idea of ‘ new man’ - couples shares housework and childcare
What is the Dual Burden according to Marx feminists
Women do both paid work and domestic housework
What is the triple shift according to radical feminists
Argue against march of progress
- women now do : paid wool, domestic work, emotional work
How do material and cultural explanations explain decision making
Material - men have more power as earn more
Cultural - gender roles socialisation teaches men should be decision maker
How do Dobash and Dobash ( Marx fem) explain domestic violence
Marriage and patriarchy - reinforce men’s control over women
How does Wilkinson (Marx) explain domestic violence
- product of capitalism - stores on family caused by inequality leads to Ev
How does Ansley (Marx) explain domestic violence
It is a result of capitalism - male workers exploited at or take out frustration on wives
