Decision Making Is Unequal.

Question 1

________ making within families between genders is unequal.

Answer 1

Decision making within families between genders is unequal.

Question 2

When & What did Phal & Voger Suggest?

Answer 2

P&V (2007) suggested that men controlled pooled income which allows them to have more of a say in financial decisions, usually make the final decision.

Question 3

When & what did Hardill suggest?

Answer 3

Hardill (1997) studied PROFESSIONAL COUPLES and found that important decisions were either joint or solely decided by the man, and his career may dictate where the family live.

Question 4

When & What did Edgell suggest?

Answer 4

Edgell (1980) also studied profession couples and found that;
- important decisions regarding finances or relocating were either taken jointly or with the man having the final say.

Question 5

Who would criticise the idea decision making is unequal?

Answer 5

Dunne (1999)

Question 6

When & What did Dunne suggest?

What does this mean?

Answer 6

Same sex couples tend to have more equal power dynamics and decision making processes compared to heterosexual couples as nobody is traditionally seen to be responsible.
This suggests gender roles and relationships being unequal in families is dependant upon the type of family you live in.

Question 7

Who are the key sociological theorists included?

Answer 7

Phal & Volger (2007)
Hardill (1997)
Edgell (1980)
(Criticism) Dunne (1999)