A03 - Feminist Views of Housework

Which radical feminist says that the Symmetrical Family is a ‘huge overstatement’?

Oakley

Oakley argues that men ‘help’ by _______ fun tasks such as…

Cherry Picking

Taking kids to the park

So why does Oakley believe there isn’t an equal division of labour in the home?

Women simultaneously complete more housework with men picking ‘fun’ tasks

Which other radical feminist supports Oakley and what did she find?

Boulton

Less than 20% of husband’s had a major roles in childcare

Braun, ______, and ____ support Boulton, finding the husband to be the main carer in _ out of __ families, so father's typically have a ‘_______’

Vincent

Ball

3 out of 70

How might the exaggerated claim of the Symmetrical Family and father’s with a ‘provider ideology’ limit women's opportunities in the workplace?

Women take time off when children are sick, so may miss out on promotions and can’t be as dedicated as men. The dual burden may also create pressure in the home

Warde and ________ believe that domestic tasks are ‘________’

Hetherington

Sex-typed

They found that wives are 30 times more likely to have ____________ and husband’s are __________ to have last washed the car

Last washed up

Four times more likely