Functionalist Gender Roles

Question 1

Functionalists theory

Answer 1

In traditional nuclear family these roles are segregated conjugal roles.
Parsons argues husband role is breadwinner and female is housewife.
Lessons the division of labour is natural and normal because it is based on biological differences.therefore asking as these roles are carried out they are both fulfilled

Question 2

Willmott and Young

Answer 2

Take a march of progress view of the family-gradually over time family ha become more equal 
Since 1960s has been trend from segregated conjugal roles to joint,where both share responsibilities equally
In a symmetrical family both:
-work outside the home 
-share housework tasks
-share childcare asks
-spend their leisure time together
-make decisions jointly

Question 3

Factors leading to symmetrical family

Answer 3

Influence of feminists movement,increase employment(financial independence),home based entertainment(men spend more time at home)