Sociology

• What is the primary role of men according to the study material?

  Men should work and provide for the family.
• How are women's roles described in the study material?


  Women are described as more nurturing and caring.
• What are the two types of roles mentioned in the study material?

  • Expressive roles: typically associated with nurturing and caring.
  • Instrumental roles: typically associated with providing and working.
• What does Murdock's theory suggest about gender roles?


  Murdock suggests that men have instrumental roles and women have expressive roles.
• How did the roles of men and women change from the 1950s to the 1980s?


  By 1980, the traditional roles of men and women had changed significantly.
• What impact did class have on family roles according to the study material?


  Working-class families tend to adhere to traditional roles more than middle-class families.
• What is the significance of the term "primary socialization" in the context of the study material?


  • Primary socialization refers to the initial learning of norms and values.
  • It typically occurs within the family unit.
  • It shapes individuals' understanding of gender roles.
• What does the term "instrumental" refer to in the context of gender roles?


  Instrumental refers to roles focused on providing and working.
• What does the term "expressive" refer to in the context of gender roles?


  Expressive refers to roles focused on nurturing and caring.
• How did societal expectations of gender roles influence couples in the 1950s?


  Couples in the 1950s typically adhered to traditional gender roles.
• What does the phrase "buy earnings for survival" imply about economic roles?


  It implies that financial contributions are essential for family survival.
• What is the significance of the phrase "benefits the rich" in the context of gender roles?


  It suggests that traditional gender roles often serve the interests of wealthier individuals.
• What does the term "domestic" refer to in the context of gender roles?


  Domestic refers to roles related to home and family care.
• How does the study material describe the evolution of family roles over time?


  The study material describes a shift from traditional roles to more varied roles by the 1980s.
• What is the relationship between class and the adherence to traditional roles in families?


  Working-class families are more likely to adhere to traditional gender roles compared to middle-class families.