Sociology - Families - Power Relationships

Edgell

Decision-making is not shared equally with men making the most important decisions.

Pahl and Vogler

Traditionally there was an allowance system in regard to money but now there is more of a pooling system where partners share income.

Weeks

Co-independence - some income is shared but some is kept separately.

Donovan

Domestic violence is a significant problem in same sex couples, usually due to material factors i.e. concern about money

Dobash and Dobash

Marriage legitimates violence against wives