F&H Book 1 Couples

Question 1

What is patriarchy?

Answer 1

A system where men dominate and hold power over society, specifically over women.

Question 2

What are instrumental roles?

Answer 2

PARSONS
Carried out by men; economic role (breadwinners)

Question 3

What are expressive roles?

Answer 3

PARSONS
Carried out by women; meeting the family’s needs, socialisation

Question 4

What is the definition of ideology?

Answer 4

A set of beliefs which disguise the true nature of society.

Question 5

What is the New Right view on families?

Answer 5

The nuclear family is the most beneficial for society; men and women are biologically suited to their roles.
Marriage is an important part of the family, providing stability.

Question 6

What is the Functionalist view on families?

Answer 6

The nuclear family is the most ideal/beneficial for society; it is an essential part of development.
Top down structural theory.

Question 7

What is the march of progress view?

Answer 7

WILLMOTT & YOUNG
Family life/society is gradually improving for its members, it is becoming more equal and democratic.

Question 8

What are some examples of the march of progress view?

Answer 8

Men help with housework and childcare.
Women go to work.

Question 9

What is the symmetrical family?

Answer 9

WILLMOTT & YOUNG
The roles of husbands and wives are becoming more similar.

Question 10

What is the Feminist view on housework?

Answer 10

ANN OAKLEY
Roles are still very unequal, men are more likely to choose the ‘rewarding’ jobs; change has been exaggerated.

Question 11

What is the dual burden?

Answer 11

ANN OAKLEY
Women take on the roles of housework and childcare.

Question 12

What is the triple shift?

Answer 12

DUNCOMBE & MARSDEN
Women take on the roles of housework, paid work and emotional work (managing the emotions of family members)

Question 13

What is the cultural/ideological explanation for the division of labour?

Answer 13

CROMPTON & LYONETTE
Patriarchal norms and values shape gender roles within culture.

Question 14

What is the material/economic explanation for the division of labour?

Answer 14

CROMPTON & LYONETTE
Women usually earn less than men, it is economically rational for women to do more of the housework/childcare.

Question 15

How is money managed within a nuclear family?

Answer 15

Pooling system- both earnings go into the same bank account to be shared.
Allowance system- men give their wives an allowance for them to budget with.

Question 16

How are decisions made within a nuclear family?

Answer 16

EGDELL
Very important- finance, change of job, moving house=husband alone
Important- Childs education, holidays=joint
Less important- home decor, children’s clothes= wife alone

Question 17

What is the Feminist view on decision making?

Answer 17

Argue that it is as a result of patriarchy- deep rooted views than men are decision makers.

Question 18

What is the Personal Life Perspective?

Answer 18

Interactions between people and networks that connect individuals; personal meanings that people associate with things.

Question 19

How does marriage legitimise domestic violence?

Answer 19

DOBASH & DOBASH
Husbands have power and authority over their wives who are dependent on them.

Question 20

What is the Radical Feminist explanation for domestic violence?

Answer 20

Radical feminists view men as the enemy, they oppress and exploit women.
Marriage is a key institution within society, and the main source of oppression.

Question 21

Why does domestic violence happen according to Marxist Feminists?

Answer 21

ANSLEY
Women are takers of mens shit, domestic violence is the product of capitalism; men are exploited at work and then take it out on their wives.