couples- domestic division of labour 1

Question 1

traditional nuclear family

Answer 1

men instrumental role women expressive role- feminist reject as only benefiting men when exploiting women - not natural

Question 2

conjugal roles segregated - BOTT

Answer 2

domestic duties defined by gender, not leisure time spent together, duties completed separately

Question 3

conjugal roles joint - BOTT

Answer 3

no clear division of labour, equal domestic duties, leuisure time spent together

Question 4

symmetrical families- young and willmot- march of progress

Answer 4

family improve for all its members ‘new man’ studied eastern London
-women go to work-dual earner
-men assisted with housework/childcare
-couples spend time together

Question 5

symmetrical families- young and willmot- resulting/because of

Answer 5

changes women’s position in society
new technology/labour saving devices
high standard living

Question 6

feminist reject march of progress
Oakley-critising y+w for exaggeration

Answer 6

little change for role of women, inequality is result of patriarchy
1970-15% husband part of household work, 25% childcare - men only carry out tasks when it favours them/pleasurable