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SOC-FAM - Couples and Domestic Labour

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who developed the theory of primary and secondary socialization functions of the family?

a)

Talcott Parsons

b)

Elizabeth Bott

c)

Wilmott & Young

d)

Oakley

2.

According to Talcott Parsons, what is the role of men in the family?

a)

Expressive role

b)

Instrumental role

c)

Segregated conjugal role

d)

Joint conjugal role

3.

According to Talcott Parsons, what is the role of women in the family?

a)

Expressive role

b)

Instrumental role

c)

Segregated conjugal role

d)

Joint conjugal role

4.

Who theorized about segregated and joint conjugal roles in families?

a)

Talcott Parsons

b)

Elizabeth Bott

c)

Wilmott & Young

d)

Oakley

5.

According to Wilmott & Young, what societal changes led to the emergence of the symmetrical family?

a)

Increased participation of women in the workforce

b)

Shifts in women's societal status

c)

Increased geographical mobility

d)

All of the mentioned factors

6.

According to Ann Oakley, what is the flaw in the idea of the symmetrical family?

a)

Men and women do the same jobs

b)

Men contribute equally to housework

c)

Women do most of the housework and childcare

d)

Responsibility of housework is shared

7.

What is the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on gender equality?

a)

Increased gender equality

b)

Decreased gender equality

c)

No impact on gender equality

d)

Uncertain impact on gender equality

8.

What percentage of unpaid work was done by women before the pandemic?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

100%

9.

What could be the impact on economic development if the number of working women increases?

a)

Enhanced economic progress

b)

Reduced economic progress

c)

No change in economic progress

d)

Uncertain impact on economic progress

10.

What does UN Women suggest as a solution to address the care burden faced by women?

a)

Extra family leave

b)

Extra paid leave

c)

Keeping childcare centers open

d)

All of the above

11.

What is the key point highlighted by UN Women regarding unpaid work?

a)

It is undervalued and not compensated

b)

It is valued and compensated

c)

It is unnecessary and should be eliminated

d)

It is equally shared between men and women

12.

What is the primary issue highlighted by UN Women in relation to unpaid labor?

a)

Insufficient acknowledgment

b)

No monetary reward

c)

Deficiency of social services

d)

Inadequate government backing

13.

According to Elizabeth Bott, what is the impact of segregated conjugal roles on families?

a)

It promotes gender equality

b)

It leads to a balanced family structure

c)

It reinforces traditional gender roles

d)

It has no significant impact

14.

What is the concept of 'glass ceiling' in the context of gender equality?

a)

A physical barrier preventing women from reaching higher positions

b)

An invisible barrier preventing women from reaching higher positions

c)

A legal barrier preventing women from reaching higher positions

d)

No such concept exists

15.

What is the 'double burden' faced by women according to feminist theory?

a)

The burden of managing both household chores and professional work

b)

The burden of managing both children and elderly parents

c)

The burden of managing both personal and professional relationships

d)

The burden of managing both education and career

16.

According to Wilmott & Young, what is the effect of joint conjugal roles on family dynamics?

a)

It promotes traditional gender roles

b)

It leads to a balanced family structure

c)

It reinforces gender inequality

d)

It has no significant impact

17.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where women are paid less than men for doing the same job?

a)

Gender Pay Gap

b)

Gender Equality

c)

Gender Bias

d)

Gender Discrimination