2.3.1
Conjugal Roles
Different Conjugal Roles
Different Conjugal Roles
A conjugal role refers to all the responsibilities carried out between a married couple.
Traditional family roles
Traditional family roles
- In the past, family roles were segregated (i.e. separate).
- Traditionally, the woman was the housewife/caregiver (expressive role), and the man was the breadwinner, i.e. the one who financially supported the family (instrumental role)
Family roles today
Family roles today
- Nowadays, the role of the family has changed and couples tend to have joint conjugal roles. A joint conjugal role means sharing housework and child upbringing.
- More women are joining the workforce meaning that women now have the financial means to help support the family (dual workers).
Oakley’s view on conjugal roles
Oakley’s view on conjugal roles
- Joint conjugal roles mean that both spouses have equal responsibilities in and out of the house.
- However, Oakley suggests that in reality, women are still expected to do most of the housework.
- 'Dual burden' describes women who do paid work and domestic chores.
- ‘Triple shift’ describes women who do paid work, domestic chores, as well as offer emotional support to family members. In some cases, women also have to care for elderly family members.
Conclusion
Conclusion
- The domestic division of labour (tasks that spouses undertake in the household) isn't equal yet.
- Whilst there is some improvement in the number of household tasks undertaken by men, some men may choose tasks that are considered as more 'masculine', or may choose tasks that are less frequent.
1The Sociological Approach
1.1Introduction to Sociology
1.2Sociological Approaches
1.3The Consensus vs. Conflict Debate
2Families
2.1Functions of Families
2.2Family Forms
2.3Conjugal Role Relationships
2.4Changing Relationships Within Families
2.5Criticisms of Families
3Education
3.1Roles & Functions of Education
3.2Processes Within Schools
4Crime & Deviance
4.1The Social Construction of Crime
4.2Social Control
4.3Criminal & Deviant Behaviour
5Social Stratification
5.1Social Stratification
5.2Poverty as a Social Issue
6Sociological Research Methods
6.1Research Methods
6.1.1Research Design
6.1.2The Scientific Method
6.1.3Other Considerations
6.1.4Primary Sources
6.1.5Secondary Sources
6.1.6Surveys
6.1.7Sampling
6.1.8Questionnaires
6.1.9Interviews
6.1.10Observation
6.1.11Statistics
6.1.12Case Studies
6.1.13Longitudinal Studies
6.1.14Ethnography
6.1.15Experiments
6.1.16Small Scale Research
6.1.17End of Topic Test - Research Methods
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1The Sociological Approach
1.1Introduction to Sociology
1.2Sociological Approaches
1.3The Consensus vs. Conflict Debate
2Families
2.1Functions of Families
2.2Family Forms
2.3Conjugal Role Relationships
2.4Changing Relationships Within Families
2.5Criticisms of Families
3Education
3.1Roles & Functions of Education
3.2Processes Within Schools
4Crime & Deviance
4.1The Social Construction of Crime
4.2Social Control
4.3Criminal & Deviant Behaviour
5Social Stratification
5.1Social Stratification
5.2Poverty as a Social Issue
6Sociological Research Methods
6.1Research Methods
6.1.1Research Design
6.1.2The Scientific Method
6.1.3Other Considerations
6.1.4Primary Sources
6.1.5Secondary Sources
6.1.6Surveys
6.1.7Sampling
6.1.8Questionnaires
6.1.9Interviews
6.1.10Observation
6.1.11Statistics
6.1.12Case Studies
6.1.13Longitudinal Studies
6.1.14Ethnography
6.1.15Experiments
6.1.16Small Scale Research
6.1.17End of Topic Test - Research Methods
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