Division Of Labour (3rd WAVE OF FEMINISM) Flashcards
What is the ‘triple shift’ created by the growth in women’s paid employment according to Third Wave Feminist arguments?
unpaid housework, childcare, emotional labour in coordinating the family, and paid employment.
What did the Understanding Society (2022) study find regarding women’s unpaid work compared to men’s?
The study found that women spend 40% more time on unpaid work compared to men.
What did the longitudinal study by Understanding Society reveal about gender roles in households?
The study revealed a persistent gendered division of labor in households, with women facing additional pressures from increased employment, and highlighted the impact of the pandemic on these dynamics.
What evidence did Jan Pahl and Carolyn Vogler (2007) find about gendered control over family and household income?
They found that men often control household income and resources, benefit from women’s reproductive labor, and make major financial decisions even when resources are shared.
What is the Functionalist critique of the ‘triple shift’ argument presented by feminists?
The ‘triple shift’ overlooks the progress towards more symmetrical families and joint conjugal roles, as well as the allocation of roles based on gender traits.
How do men control household resources according to Jan Pahl and Carolyn Vogler (2007)?
Men use an allowance system to control women’s resources and gain from reproductive labor, making significant decisions in the household even when resources are jointly shared.
What progress do Functionalists believe feminists ignore in their ‘triple shift’ argument?
The ‘great march of progress’ towards equal family households and the increased contributions of men in household duties. They also contend that roles are allocated based on inherent masculine and feminine traits.
