Gender Inequality: Marxist Explanations of Gender Inequality Flashcards
Which Marxist said traditional gender roles benefit the bourgeoisie?
Engels
What do wives provide to their husband with traditional gender roles?
They provide emotional support
What does it mean if husbands get emotional support at home for when they go into the workplace?
They will be more productive
According to Engels, what do males feel when their wives support them?
They feel like they have control over their wives
What does Engels say it means if men feel they have control over their wives?
This will be enough for them not to be concerned with their position in wider society
What are women creating with their children that benefits the ruling class?
They are creating the next generation of workers
What do mothers teach their children to prepare them for the workplace?
Teach them to be obedient
What do Functionalists argue about Marxist explanations of gender inequality?
They are too negative
What would Parsons say about traditional gender roles?
They allow society to function properly
What role does Parsons say men have in the family?
Instrumental role
What does it mean if men have the instrumental role in their family?
They are the breadwinner
What role does Parsons say women have in the family?
Expressive role
What do women do in the expressive role?
They provide emotional support to their family
What theory did Parsons create with traditional gender roles?
Warm bath theory
What does Warm bath theory say?
Women should prepare the house for their husband for when they get home from work
What does warm bath theory say men are prepared for the next day?
Prepared for another day of work
