Conjugal roles

• What do Elizabeth Bott say about the domestic division of labour

  Segregated conjugal roles-separate roles

  .female-carer/homemaker

  .male-breadwinner

  leisure activities are also separate

  .joint conjugal roles-couples share housework and childcare and leisure time
• What is the husband's role according to Talcott Parsons?

  Instrumental role as the breadwinner
• What leads to stress and anxiety for the husband in Parsons' view?

  His objective and career-oriented roles
• How does the wife relieve the husband's stress according to Parsons?

  By providing love, consideration, and understanding
• What is the wife's role in the family according to Parsons?

  Expressive roles providing warmth and security
• What does Parsons state about the differences in roles based on biology?

  Women are better at caring for children
• Why does Parsons believe there needs to be a clear division of labor?

  To keep society functioning effectively
• What biological functions of women does Parsons refer to?

  Birth and breastfeeding responsibilities
• Who is primarily responsible for socializing children in the family according to Parsons?

  Women
• What does Parsons suggest about the role of women in child care?

  They are better suited due to biology
• How do Parsons' views reflect functionalist perspectives on family roles?

  They emphasize stability and clear roles