Symmetrical couples? Test

Which of the following is NOT correct about Young and Willmott's views on the family?

• In pre-industrial times, the family was an unit of production

• In pre-industrial times, the family worked together as a team

• In post-industrial times, the family was more symmetrical

• In post-industrial times, the family began spending far too much time watching TV

The early industrial family focused on which specific extended family?

• Mothers and their married daughters

• Fathers and their married sons

• Mothers and their married sons

• Fathers and their married daughters

Which one of these was NOT a key factor in the rise of the symmetrical family?

• geographical mobility

• affluence

• healthcare

• values

What percentage of men never iron clothes?

• 20%

• 32%

• 42%

• 52%

Which of the following is NOT a reason that domestic labour is considered less satisfying?

• it's monotonous

• It's unpaid

• It's low-status

• it's dangerous

The division of household chores has become almost equal in modern relationships between married male/female couples.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is NOT included in the 'triple shift.'

• household chores

• paid work

• playtime

• emotional care

what decisions are usually made by husbands according to Edgell's research?

• grocery shopping lists

• moving house

• decorating

• children's clothes

How much more do men earn than women?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

Why don't husbands do more childcare?

• work too many hours

• have high levels of work stress and anxiety

• they take no responsibility for childcare

• they watch TV and have more leisure time