Why is it more likely for a man to work than a woman?
Men earn more , so it makes sense for them to work more
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What is the argument against patriarchy as to men working more because they earn more?
It Reinforces Patriarchy as Patriarchy is why they earn more
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What do Barrett and Mclntosh argue?
Men get more from womens labour than they give back in financial support, women perform a triple shift, cost can be attached to that labour, women get more money than the amount their labour is worth
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What do Barrett and Mclntosh argue Financial support comes with?
Strings attached , e.g. making demands on how children should be brought up, making big decisions about money e.g. selling house
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What does Kempson Argue?
In Working class families, women denied their own needs, e.g. skipping meals so the husband gets more or to make ends meet
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What did Graham find when he interviewed separated women on benefits?
That they claimed that themselves and their children were better off due to the absence of an allowance system
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What did Paul and Vogler look at?
How each partners contribution to the family income affects decision making
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What did Paul and Vogler Find?
2 types of control over family income, Pooling- joint responsibility and surplus kept to themselves. Allowance system- men earned the money and gave an allowance to women.
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What evidence does Vogler find about increased equality in decision making when both spouses work?
Increase in Pooling, 19% to 50% and Decrease in Allowance System 36% to 12%
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What did Hardill find?
Mens careers still took priority, even if both parents are working full time, mans job more prioritised and cater for his needs, she will leave her jobs so he can pursue his own
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What did Edgell find about Very important decisions?
Ones such as finance change of job or moving house were taken by the husband alone
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What did Edgell find about Important decisions?
Ones such as childrens education or holiday destination taken jointly, seldom wife alone
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What did Edgell find about Less Important Decisions?
Ones such as Home decor, childrens clothes or food purchased were taken by the wife alone
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What do feminists argue is the real reason for inequality in resources and decision making?
The socialisation of children into gender scripts and roles is how patriarchal culture is en-grained in society
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What does Nyman say about the personal life perspective on money?
Money has no automatic fixed meaning to it, every couple defines it and who controls it differently
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What Perspective do same sex couples usually have on money?
They attach no importance to who controls money, which suggests gender scripts in society affect views on money
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What does Weeks say about Co-independence?
when there's some sharing but both partners retain some control over some money which retains the sense of independence
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What is the argument against patriarchy as to men working more because they earn more?
Back
It Reinforces Patriarchy as Patriarchy is why they earn more
Card 3
Front
What do Barrett and Mclntosh argue?
Back
Card 4
Front
What do Barrett and Mclntosh argue Financial support comes with?
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