Family and Households - roles

Question 1

Willmott and Young - symmetrical family

Answer 1

• families are becoming more equal with more joint conjugal roles
• more common in symmetrical families
• greater equality in marriage

Question 2

Ann Oakley - A03 of symmetrical family

Answer 2

• Willmott and Youngs research was based on if the man did housework once a week, not an equal relationship at all.
• her research found only 15% men significantly contributed to housework

Question 3

British Social Attitudes Survey

Answer 3

1994 - women did laundry in 81% households
2006 - 77%
just 4% decrease, hardly any change away from traditional roles

Question 4

Duncombe and Marsden - triple shift

Answer 4

• paid work, house work, childcare and emotional work
• many women dissatisfied with partners emotional input