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What is the main argument of the March of Progress view regarding family dynamics?
What is the main argument of the March of Progress view regarding family dynamics?
- There is a growing symmetry in family roles with equal participation from both genders. (correct)
- Men have become less involved in domestic duties and childcare.
- Families are becoming more patriarchal with women taking on more responsibilities.
- Women contribute equally to both paid work and domestic chores.
Which study found that working women tend to do less housework than traditional housewives?
Which study found that working women tend to do less housework than traditional housewives?
- Gershunny (1994) (correct)
- Dex and Ward (2007)
- Sullivan (2000)
- Young and Willmott (1973)
According to the Feminist view, what role do women predominantly play in families?
According to the Feminist view, what role do women predominantly play in families?
- Primary caregivers and responsible for emotional well-being. (correct)
- Equal partners in both emotional and domestic responsibilities.
- Main providers of financial support in the household.
- Leaders in decision-making regarding leisure activities.
What significant finding was reported in the British Social Attitudes Survey of 2013 regarding gender roles?
What significant finding was reported in the British Social Attitudes Survey of 2013 regarding gender roles?
What does the term 'triple shifts' refer to in the context of women's roles identified by Duncombe and Marsden (1995)?
What does the term 'triple shifts' refer to in the context of women's roles identified by Duncombe and Marsden (1995)?
Study Notes
March of Progress View
- Families are becoming more equal, with women's increased participation in paid work leading to a more balanced division of labor in the home.
- Men are also becoming more involved in housework and childcare.
- Young and Willmott (1973) observed an overall advancement toward family equality.
- Gershunny (1994) found that employed women perform less housework compared to traditional housewives.
- Sullivan (2000) concluded, through national data analysis, that women were doing less domestic work while men were doing more, implying a move toward equal division.
Feminist View
- Families still operate within a patriarchal structure, with women bearing the primary responsibility for housework.
- This trend persists even when both partners work full-time.
- The British Social Attitudes Survey (2013) revealed a societal belief that the man's role is to provide while the woman's responsibility is to raise children.
- Research by Dex and Ward (2007) indicated men taking on primary responsibility when children become sick.
- Braun et al. (2011) observed that most fathers adhered to traditional fatherly roles.
- Hochschild (2013) highlighted women's tendency to engage in more emotional work to maintain family happiness.
- Southerton (2011) identified women's responsibility for arranging leisure time at home. Women's leisure is often fragmented due to other responsibilities, while men enjoy longer periods of uninterrupted leisure.
- Duncombe and Marsden (1995) described women's "triple shift": emotional role, paid work, and unpaid labor (including conflict resolution), hindering happiness for all family members.
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Description
Explore the evolving dynamics of family roles through different sociological perspectives. This quiz covers the March of Progress View, highlighting increased equality in household labor, and the Feminist View, which emphasizes the enduring patriarchal structures. Test your understanding of key research findings and societal attitudes towards family responsibilities.
