Functionalist - gender inequality Flashcards
1
Q
Functionalist view on gender inequality
A
inequality due to natural biological differences
2
Q
Durkheim
A
Organic analogy
men/women better suited to certain roles
3
Q
Rastogi
A
Human capital
men more sucessful as they priortise work more
4
Q
Murdock
A
Value consensus on gender
all societies have a divide in roles (gender) - natural & functional
5
Q
Parsons
A
Biological differences - Expressive vs Instrumental
6
Q
Hakim
A
Rational choice theory
women chose to prioritise childcare/housework
7
Q
Expressive role
A
Woman
8
Q
Instrumental role
A
Men
