Gender Inequality: Functionalist Explanations of Gender Inequality Flashcards
Which Functionalist said gender inequality allows society to function properly?
Parsons
What differences did Parsons say causes women and men to be suited to different roles in the family?
Biological differences
What role did Parsons say men have in the family?
Instrumental role
What role did Parsons say women have in a family?
Expressive role
Name one thing having the instrumental role means for men
They are the breadwinner of the house
Name one thing the expressive role means for women
They will look after everyone in the family
What theory did Parsons suggest for gender inequality in a partnership?
Warm bath theory
What does the warm bath theory say?
Men should be able to relax when they get home from work
Who does Parsons say must ensure that the husband can relax when they get home from work?
The wife
Name 1 thing the wife may do to make sure the man is relaxed when they get home
Cook them dinner
What would radical feminists say is the impact of traditional roles on women?
It is more likely they will be oppressed
What do Dobash and Dobash argue men feel they have the right to do?
They have the right to discipline their wives
What event might men feel like they have the right to discipline their wives in?
If they have not cooked them dinner
