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Talcott Parsons' "The Social Structure of the Family" outlined distinct roles for husbands and wives in nuclear families:
Parsons argued these roles were based on biological differences between men and women. He claimed this division benefited men, women, children, and wider society by creating stability.
Definition: The instrumental function in sociology refers to task-oriented roles focused on achieving practical goals, while expressive roles focus on maintaining relationships and emotional wellbeing.
Highlight: Parsons' functionalist theory assumes an unequal domestic division of labor is natural and beneficial, a view heavily critiqued by feminist sociologists.
Sociologists have examined how marital roles have changed over time:
Elizabeth Bott identified two types of conjugal roles:
Young and Willmott took a "march of progress" view, arguing families were becoming more equal:
Example: In segregated roles, men might spend leisure time at the pub while women socialize with female relatives. Joint roles involve couples sharing housework and spending free time together.
Highlight: The concept of "symmetrical families" with more equal roles has been influential but also critiqued as overly optimistic.
Feminist critiques of housework equality argue that despite some changes, significant inequalities in domestic labor persist:
Quote: "There's no sign of a 'new man' who equals the share of housework" - Feminist perspective
Highlight: Feminist sociologists argue that women's entry into paid work has not led to an equal redistribution of domestic labor.
Research on how women's increased participation in paid work affects the domestic division of labor shows mixed results:
Arguments for increased equality:
Arguments against increased equality:
Vocabulary: "Dual burden" refers to women's responsibility for both paid employment and unpaid domestic work.
Example: Hochschild's concept of "emotion work" highlights how women often manage family members' emotions in addition to practical tasks.
Highlight: The impact of women's paid work on household roles remains debated, with evidence of both change and continuity.
Crompton and Lyonette identify two main explanations for the persistent unequal division of domestic labor:
Example: Dunne found lesbian couples often had more symmetrical relationships due to the absence of heterosexual "gender scripts."
Highlight: Both cultural norms and economic factors contribute to the persistent gender division of domestic labor.
While not directly addressed in the transcript, it's important to consider:
Highlight: Recognizing and valuing unpaid domestic and care work is crucial for understanding gender inequality and economic contributions.
The domestic division of labor refers to how household tasks and childcare responsibilities are shared between partners. Talcott Parsons' family theory from 1959 proposed distinct roles for husbands and wives based on biological differences, but this view has been heavily critiqued by feminist sociologists.
Key points:
Highlight: Understanding changing family roles and the division of household labor provides insight into gender inequality in society.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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The domestic division of labour has significantly shaped gender rolesover time, with varying perspectives on housework equality and changes in conjugal roles. This summary explores key sociological views on the topic, from Parsons' traditional model to feminist critiques and... Show more
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Talcott Parsons' "The Social Structure of the Family" outlined distinct roles for husbands and wives in nuclear families:
Parsons argued these roles were based on biological differences between men and women. He claimed this division benefited men, women, children, and wider society by creating stability.
Definition: The instrumental function in sociology refers to task-oriented roles focused on achieving practical goals, while expressive roles focus on maintaining relationships and emotional wellbeing.
Highlight: Parsons' functionalist theory assumes an unequal domestic division of labor is natural and beneficial, a view heavily critiqued by feminist sociologists.
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Sociologists have examined how marital roles have changed over time:
Elizabeth Bott identified two types of conjugal roles:
Young and Willmott took a "march of progress" view, arguing families were becoming more equal:
Example: In segregated roles, men might spend leisure time at the pub while women socialize with female relatives. Joint roles involve couples sharing housework and spending free time together.
Highlight: The concept of "symmetrical families" with more equal roles has been influential but also critiqued as overly optimistic.
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Feminist critiques of housework equality argue that despite some changes, significant inequalities in domestic labor persist:
Quote: "There's no sign of a 'new man' who equals the share of housework" - Feminist perspective
Highlight: Feminist sociologists argue that women's entry into paid work has not led to an equal redistribution of domestic labor.
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Research on how women's increased participation in paid work affects the domestic division of labor shows mixed results:
Arguments for increased equality:
Arguments against increased equality:
Vocabulary: "Dual burden" refers to women's responsibility for both paid employment and unpaid domestic work.
Example: Hochschild's concept of "emotion work" highlights how women often manage family members' emotions in addition to practical tasks.
Highlight: The impact of women's paid work on household roles remains debated, with evidence of both change and continuity.
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Crompton and Lyonette identify two main explanations for the persistent unequal division of domestic labor:
Example: Dunne found lesbian couples often had more symmetrical relationships due to the absence of heterosexual "gender scripts."
Highlight: Both cultural norms and economic factors contribute to the persistent gender division of domestic labor.
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While not directly addressed in the transcript, it's important to consider:
Highlight: Recognizing and valuing unpaid domestic and care work is crucial for understanding gender inequality and economic contributions.
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The domestic division of labor refers to how household tasks and childcare responsibilities are shared between partners. Talcott Parsons' family theory from 1959 proposed distinct roles for husbands and wives based on biological differences, but this view has been heavily critiqued by feminist sociologists.
Key points:
Highlight: Understanding changing family roles and the division of household labor provides insight into gender inequality in society.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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