Gender Inequality Flashcards
1
Q
What did Parsons mean by the different roles of men and women?
A
Expressive role = woman (domestic)
Instrumental role = men (breadwinner)
2
Q
What did Wilkinson mean by the ‘genderquake’?
A
Women now more focused on job/education
3
Q
What did Sharpe find about w/c girls?
A
1976 - girls waned family/love/marriage
1994 - girls wanted education/job/economic independence
4
Q
What is the criticism with the Equal pay act and the Sex discrimination act?
A
It is not enforced enough to be very effective
5
Q
What are the three reasons for women’s discrimination in the workplace?
A
- women’s unsuitability = less dependable
- disrupted career development = leave for children
- weak legal and political framework supporting women
