What do sociologists think about same-sex couples and gender scripts?

Question 1

Dunne

Answer 1

• carried out a study of approximately 40 lesbian couples with dependent children that revealed differences to heterosexual women
• argued that heterosexuals are under pressure to conform to ‘gender scripts’

Question 2

Weeks and Smart

Answer 2

• homosexual relationships offer possibilities of equality and the division of labour is fluid, not based on patriarchal tradition