Parsons - gender roles 𝜗ৎ
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What does parson believe?
Roles of wives and husbands as originating in biology - they were naturally ‘designed’ to carry out particular roles
What role do males perform?
Instrumental - working + financial role , breadwinner
What role do females perform?
Expressive - relieving stress and anxiety of the husband - providing care, love, warmth
Who would criticise these ideas?
Radical Feminist Greer
Radical psychiatrist leach
Radical feminist Greer
Functionalism concentrates too much on harmony and consensus- assuming that society has one set of values followed by all - roles are not biological but are set by patriarchy and men
Radical psychiatrist leach
Gender roles lead to conflict and not harmony - Nuclear family is isolating its members especially women who complete domestic labour/emotional support
