Explanations for inequality

Question 1

Cultural explanation

Answer 1

Division of labour determined by patriarchal norms
Couples mimic equal reationships parents have
Role models important social values adapting

Question 2

What are examples of cultural explanation

Answer 2

Dunne - gender scripts
Mann yee kan
British social attitudes survey - less than 10% under 35s agreed with division
Change in norms and socialisation
Future foundation - men do more work than fathers

Question 3

Material explanation

Answer 3

Women earn less so do housework

Question 4

Examples of material explanation

Answer 4

Man yee kan
Arber and Ginn - more domestic techonology
Ramos
Sullivan - working fullt ime means less work