Feminist Perspectives on Socialisation
Oakley argued parents socialised passive children into traditional gender roles, but her work is criticised by the newer concept of gendering.
Sociology key terms
GENDER ROLES
Essay plans
Evaluate the view that changing gender roles are the most significant factor in explaining the increase in family diversity (20)
Below is a suggested essay plan for a possible essay which may come up on the AQA’s A-level sociology paper
Families and Households, Sex and gender
Gender equality in the domestic division of labour
Domestic work has been distributed more equally since the 1950s, but women still shoulder the majority of housework and childcare responsibilities. Although new technologies and women’s increasing participation in paid work have contributed to balancing the load, there is evidence of a lingering dual burden for women. Factors such as ethnicity, education, and social class also influence these dynamics.