cultural explanation of gender division of labour

Question 1

socialisation

Answer 1

• couples more likely to share housework when their parents had a more equal relationship
• parental role models important
• new norm for men to do housework

Question 2

shift in social attitudes

Answer 2

• cultural march of progress
• changes in gender role socialisation and younger age groups in favour of equal relationships

Question 3

equality in society

Answer 3

• lesbian couples are more symmetrical , not influenced by ‘gender scripts’
• heterosexuals under pressure to conform to these scripts