Impact of Technology on Family Roles
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What impact did the increased demand on family homes have according to the content?

  • Household chores were eliminated.
  • Children became more independent.
  • Fathers took on more childcare duties.
  • Mothers started working and needed additional support. (correct)
  • How did technology affect industrial jobs as mentioned in the content?

  • It made manual labor a primary requirement in industries.
  • It replaced humans with machines, enhancing job efficiency. (correct)
  • It created more job opportunities for blue-collar workers.
  • It decreased the overall productivity of factories.
  • Which of the following describes the changes in family roles as families adapted to increased household demands?

  • Extended family members handled all the household responsibilities.
  • Children were responsible for all domestic tasks.
  • Parents divided roles in parenting, childcare, and chores. (correct)
  • Only women were expected to share household chores.
  • What is one consequence of increased family income as noted in the content?

    <p>Families tended to spend more as their incomes increased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did education play for women in the context of changing family dynamics?

    <p>More women earned degrees, leading to dual-income households.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Household Change

    • Technological advancements made housekeeping tasks easier.
    • Increased convenience led to increased demands on family homes.
    • More women joined the workforce.
    • Mothers needed childcare support from babysitters, assistants, and teachers.
    • Family members shared household chores.
    • Services became available to handle household tasks.
    • Increased family income fuelled increased spending.
    • Technology transformed industrial jobs, replacing human labor with machines and automation.
    • Computers streamlined jobs, making them easier to perform.

    Family Structure and Roles

    • Time and energy for leisure activities increased.
    • More women pursued higher education, obtaining university and college degrees.
    • Increased female employment and education resulted in a shift towards shared workload between parents.
    • Couples actively divided parenting, childcare, and household chores.

    Family Benefits

    • Families provide basic physical needs such as food, shelter, medical care, and clothing.

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    Explore how technological advancements transformed household dynamics and family structures. This quiz examines the shift in responsibilities between family members, the rise of female employment, and the impact on daily life. Discover the benefits and challenges faced by modern families in today's fast-paced environment.

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