Family Roles and Responsibilities

What are some factors that influence the division of roles and responsibilities within families?

• Gender, age, and cultural norms

• Socioeconomic status only

• Physical appearance only

• Political affiliation only

Historically, what role were men often assigned within traditional family structures?

• Caregiving and household chores

• Decision-making and financial support

• Childcare only

• None of the above

What role were women traditionally assigned within families?

• Breadwinners

• Decision-makers

• Providers

• Caregiving and household chores

What societal changes have influenced the transformation of traditional gender roles?

• Technological advancements

• Rise of gender equality movements

• Decrease in educational opportunities

• None of the above

In modern families, what approach is often embraced regarding roles and responsibilities?

• Rigid adherence to traditional gender roles

• Egalitarian approach

• Patriarchal approach

• Matriarchal approach

Which factor in our text of this week is NOT mentioned as influencing family roles and responsibilities?

• Media

• Community norms

• Weather conditions

• Peer influences

What may be expected of men in patriarchal societies regarding family roles?

• Prioritize career over family

• Share responsibilities equally with women

• Be primary decision-makers and providers

• Stay at home and manage household chores

In what type of culture might responsibilities be more evenly distributed between genders?

• Patriarchal

• Egalitarian

• Matriarchal

• None of the above

What can exert pressure on families to conform to certain roles and responsibilities?

• Media, peer influences, and community norms

• Only media and community norms

• Only peer influences

• None of the above

What influences how roles are assigned and perceived within the family unit?

• Religious beliefs only

• Societal expectations

• Economic status only

• Individual hobbies