Sociologists

• What is the term used to describe the increase in family diversity?


  Family diversity
• What are the five aspects of family diversity?

  1. Organizational - division of domestic labor
  2. Class - how position affects beliefs and values
  3. Social class system - affects access to resources
  4. Life course - stages in the family cycle
  5. Cohort - period of family history
• How does social class affect access to resources?


  It influences the availability and quality of resources available to families
• What are Parsons' two functions of the family?


  Primary socialization and stabilization of adult personalities
• What is primary socialization in the context of family?


  It involves teaching norms and values to children
• What is the reproductive function of the family?


  To create the next generation
• What does Murdock suggest about the functions of the family?


  He believes the family has essential functions for society
• What are the characteristics of the traditional nuclear family according to the study material?


  • The father is the breadwinner
  • The mother stays at home to care for the house and children
  • This family type supports patriarchy
• What is meant by the term "dual burden" in family roles?


  It refers to women balancing work and household responsibilities
• What does Oakley suggest about gender roles in families?


  She argues that gender roles are socially constructed and reinforced
• How do young families differ from traditional families according to the study material?


  • More symmetrical roles
  • Joint decision-making
  • Shared household chores
• How does the family contribute to capitalism according to the study material?


  It provides an illusion of safety away from exploitation
• What is the main argument of Delphy and Leonard regarding women's labor?


  They argue that men benefit the most from the exploitation of women's labor
• What does the study material suggest about women's employment outside the home?


  Women are still responsible for household tasks even if they work outside