PAPER 2 (Families - Gender roles)

Question 1

Domestic division of labour

Answer 1

Roles that men and women play in relation to housework, childcare & paid work.

Question 2

March of Progress view

Answer 2

There is more equality now than in the past.

Question 3

Which types of family are most likely to be symmetrical? (GAYS)

Answer 3

Younger
Geographically isolated
Affluent
Socially isolated

Question 4

4 social changes that have led families to becoming more symmetrical:
(HGNC)

Answer 4

Changing position of women
Geographical mobility
New technology
Higher standards of living

Question 5

Which tasks are usually undertaken by men?

Answer 5

Repairs

Question 6

Which tasks are usually undertaken by women?

Answer 6

Everything else: cleaning, meals, etc…

Question 7

Two ways couple’s manage money:

Answer 7

Pooling = money together in joint account.
Allowance system = one person is in charge and gives an allowance to other.

Question 8

How many couples use partial or complete pooling?

Answer 8

73%
2007 Vogler et al

Question 9

What are the patterns of domestic violence?

Answer 9

1 woman in 4 will experience domestic violence compared to 1 in 6 men.
2 women a week are murdered by domestic violence.

Question 10

Reasons why DV may be under-reported by survivors.

Answer 10

Children are involved
Unlikely to lead to a conviction
People don’t realise they’re a victim