Chapter Gender Roles and Power in the Family Chapter 7

Chapter Overview I.Introductory “Quiz” II.Thought for the Week III.Handouts IV.The Evolution of Power in the Family V.Types of Power Patterns VI.YJU VII.Critical Thinking VIII.Decision Making Guide IX.Reminder

I. Introductory “Quiz”

1. Most happy couples divide work along traditional lines: housework for women and yard work for men. False

2. Men and women are members of the “opposite sex” because we are more different than alike. False

3. In most cultures, women are perceived as being as intelligent as men. True

4. Studies have found that persons with a good balance of masculine and feminine traits are more loving than those who are not. True

5. The reason household tasks are a source of conflict is that women do most of the work. True

6. In some societies, women bring home the bacon and men take care of the children. True

7. Feminists believe that all men are good for is impregnation and income. False

8. The ability to make a partner laugh is seen as power in a relationship. True

9. Equality nurtures intimacy. True

10. Macho-ism and the “win-at-all- costs” attitudes may contribute to men’s health problems. True

II. Thought for the Week: There’s no such thing as “men’s work” and “women’s work.” There is only work that needs to be done.

III. Handouts

IV. The Evolution of Power in the Family A.Hunters and Gatherers B.Horticultural/Pastoral C.Agricultural D.Industrial E.Post Industrial

V. Types of Power Patterns A.Husband-Dominant B.Wife-Dominant C.Syncratic D.Autonomic E.Homework: Research Findings (see pg )

VI. YJU As a society, we have achieved equity.

VII. Critical Thinking:

Will we ever achieve egalitarianism?

Can there be equality if the man is the “head of the home” and the wife is the “heart of the home”?

VIII. Decision Making Guide A.Could it retard or injure your… moral progress? B.Could it create unhappy or unpeaceful memories? C.Is it contrary to [your morals and values]? D.Could it harm any individual, family, or group? E.Would the decision make [you] a better person? F.Could [personal growth] be derived from this particular action?

IX. Reminder: Your Expenses Homework is due next week. Make sure it is neatly typed as shown in Ch. 5’s PowerPoint presentation.