DDOL is unequal.

Question 1

When & What did Kan suggest about the DDOL?

Answer 1

Kan (2001) found that even when women earn more, they continue to do majority of the housework.

Question 2

When & What did Oakley suggest about the DDOL?

Answer 2

Oakley (1974) suggested that the idea of symmetrical families were overstated and found only 15% of husbands had high participation in housework with women still doing majority.

Question 3

When & What did Ferri & Smith suggest about the DDOL.

Answer 3

Ferri & Smith (1996) found that fathers only took responsibility for childcare in 4% of studied families.

Question 4

Identify 3 points that demonstrate gender roles within the family are still unequal.

Answer 4

1. DDOL is unequal
2. Emotional work is unequal
3. Decision Making is unequal

Question 5

Who would criticise the idea that the DDOL is unequal?

Answer 5

The New Right

Question 6

Why would the Functionalist Perspective suggest the DDOL is not unequal?

Answer 6

Traditional DDOL is needed to maintain order in society. Women (mothers) fulfil an Expressive role whilst Men (fathers) fulfils an Instrumental role.

Question 7

When & what did Gershuny suggest?

Answer 7

Gershuny (1994) suggested there was still persistent gender inequalities within the domestic division of labour.

Question 8

Who would say the DDOL is equal?

Answer 8

Wilmott & Young

Question 9

What would W&Y view suggest?
(A03)

Answer 9

Wilmott & Young would suggest that the symmetrical family is emerging in society and men are taking on more domestic and childcare responsibilities allowing gender roles to become more equal in contemporary society.

Question 10

Who are the sociological theorists included?

Answer 10

Gershuny (1994)
Oakley (1974)
Ferri & Smith (1996)
Kan (2001)
(Criticism) Wilmott&Young