anne oakley

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  • What is the focus of Anne Oakley's research?
    Traditional gender roles within the household
  • How has Oakley's work contributed to sociology?
    It enhances understanding of conventional family structures
  • What theoretical perspective does Oakley's research utilize?
    Feminist Theory
  • What does feminist Theory examine in society?
    How society favors men over women
  • What methods does Oakley often use in her research?
    Qualitative methods
  • What type of data did Oakley gather from housewives?
    Detailed insights into their daily lives
  • What did Oakley explore through in-depth interviews?
    Feelings and experiences of housewives
  • What did Oakley observe to understand household routines?
    Household routines and division of labor
  • How did Oakley collect broader data on household roles?
    By using surveys with larger groups
  • What belief did Oakley's findings challenge?
    That housework is naturally suited to women
  • What term did Oakley use to describe the burden on women?
    The Dual burden
  • What feelings did many housewives report due to their roles?
    Isolation and unfulfillment
  • How did housework affect women's mental health according to Oakley?
    It led to frustration and low self-esteem
  • What criticism did Oakley's research face regarding sample size?
    It was relatively small and limited
  • What do critics suggest about Oakley's findings in modern contexts?
    They may not apply to flexible family roles
  • What aspect of housework did critics believe Oakley overlooked?
    Instances of fulfillment in domestic roles
  • What are the key contributions of Anne Oakley's research on conventional families?
    • Highlights gender inequalities in household roles
    • Uses feminist Theory to analyze power dynamics
    • Employs qualitative methods for in-depth understanding
    • Challenges traditional notions of gender roles
    • Addresses the mental health impacts on women
  • What is the significance of Oakley's work in sociology?
    It remains a crucial reference for gender equality
  • What is the main topic of the video series mentioned?
    Classic texts in sociology
  • Who is the author of the text focused on in the video?
    Anne Oakley
  • What is the target audience for the video series?
    GCSE sociology students