decision making is unequal

Question 1

pahl and vogler

Answer 1

• pooled income is controlled by the man, makes all major financial decisions

Question 2

hardill

Answer 2

• important decisions taken by the man or jointly
• his career takes priority when deciding to move houses

Question 3

edgell

Answer 3

• man always had a final say in decisions
• less important decisions made by the wife, e.g. food or home decor

Question 4

resources and decision making conclusion

Answer 4

• gershunys findings support the material explanation of gender inequality
• feminists argue that inequalities in decision making is the result of patriarchal control
• men as decision makers is instilled through gender role socialisation