SOC-FAM - Couples and Domestic Labour

Who developed the theory of primary and secondary socialization functions of the family?

• Talcott Parsons

• Elizabeth Bott

• Wilmott & Young

• Oakley

According to Talcott Parsons, what is the role of men in the family?

• Expressive role

• Instrumental role

• Segregated conjugal role

• Joint conjugal role

According to Talcott Parsons, what is the role of women in the family?

• Expressive role

• Instrumental role

• Segregated conjugal role

• Joint conjugal role

Who theorized about segregated and joint conjugal roles in families?

• Talcott Parsons

• Elizabeth Bott

• Wilmott & Young

• Oakley

According to Wilmott & Young, what societal changes led to the emergence of the symmetrical family?

• Increased participation of women in the workforce

• Shifts in women's societal status

• Increased geographical mobility

• All of the mentioned factors

According to Ann Oakley, what is the flaw in the idea of the symmetrical family?

• Men and women do the same jobs

• Men contribute equally to housework

• Women do most of the housework and childcare

• Responsibility of housework is shared

What is the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on gender equality?

• Increased gender equality

• Decreased gender equality

• No impact on gender equality

• Uncertain impact on gender equality

What percentage of unpaid work was done by women before the pandemic?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What could be the impact on economic development if the number of working women increases?

• Enhanced economic progress

• Reduced economic progress

• No change in economic progress

• Uncertain impact on economic progress

What does UN Women suggest as a solution to address the care burden faced by women?

• Extra family leave

• Extra paid leave

• Keeping childcare centers open

• All of the above