Question 1

In committed heterosexual partnerships,women tend to complete a disproportionate amount of domestic labor.Compare and contrast at least two different theories or theoretical concepts that can be used to explain why this occurs.In addition,relate each of these theories to sociocultural expectations about gender and domestic labor that affect how this labor typically is managed.

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Question 2

Which of the following theories explaining inequity in household division of labor is MOST directly incompatible with relative resources theory?

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Gender deviance neutralization suggests that when women earn more than their male partners, they may do more housework to compensate for deviating from traditional gender roles, which contradicts the relative resources theory that predicts the partner with more resources (e.g., income) will do less housework.

Question 3

A public high school administrator is proposing that all free periods and extracurricular activities be cut.The administrator is arguing that time and resources are being wasted on social activities and that social activities do not directly benefit students.Briefly outline at least two research-based arguments about the benefits of social relationships that might be used to counter this proposal.

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Question 4

In a 1984 paper,Carol Smart recommended that the practice of marriage be abandoned because it is based on a broken patriarchal system of expectations.Describe how marriage in the United States has changed over the past several decades while arguing against Smart's recommendation as applicable to modern times.

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Question 5

Kendra and Jared are happily married,and Kendra is pregnant.Both work full time at non-profit organizations and both feel strongly committed to the missions of the companies where they work as well as to their careers.Kendra tells Jared that she watched her own mother do basically all of the work around the house when she was young,and she wants a more egalitarian relationship for herself and for her child to observe.
Based on the research on gender and division of household labor,provide Jared at least three pieces of advice to help him maintain marital harmony along with a specific rationale for each recommendation offered.

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Question 6

Which is NOT a reason why women tend to do more housework than men?

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Choice D is incorrect because it perpetuates a stereotype without evidence. Women's interests and hobbies outside the home are as varied and numerous as men's, and this does not explain the disparity in housework distribution.

Question 7

Under what conditions will a feminist woman who works outside of the home be most likely to experience marital dissatisfaction related to the division of labor in her primary romantic relationship?

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All of the answer options are correct. Research suggests that feminist women who work outside of the home are more likely to experience marital dissatisfaction related to the division of labor when they perceive that they do more than their fair share, when they make a higher income, and when they have a higher level of education. These factors can lead to a mismatch in gender roles and expectations within the household, which can create tension and conflict in the relationship.

Question 8

Explain at least two specific ways in which the sociocultural context fosters the use of relational aggression by girls and women.In addition,describe how relational aggression harms individuals as well as girls and women as a social group.

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Question 9

In a classic fairy tale,Cinderella,an emotionally and financially impoverished adolescent,is forbidden to attend a royal party.However,she secretly attends with the help of a fairy godmother who lends her a dress and shoes until midnight.At the ball,Cinderella is so beautiful that the politically powerful and wealthy prince instantly falls in love with her,even before they speak.He asks her to dance,but then as the time nears midnight,she runs away,leaving a shoe behind.The prince searches for the woman whose foot fits into the shoe.Although many women are likely to share the same size foot,this plan nonetheless works.When he finds Cinderella,he sweeps her away to live with him in his castle.At the end of the story,Cinderella's empty life has been transformed and she has everything she ever wanted.
Identify at least three specific myths about romance from this classic story.

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Question 10

George and Amal are married lawyers who moved to their current city when George was offered a prestigious partnership.Although Amal is also employed full time by the same firm,she's in a lower paying junior level position.Based on the available information,which of the following BEST describes why Amal does more housework than George?

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Relative resources theory suggests that the partner with more resources, in this case, George, due to his higher-paying position, will do less housework. This theory posits that power dynamics based on economic contributions influence the distribution of household labor.

Question 11

Which of the following tends to be most often true about households in which women earn more than their male spouses?

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Research shows that when women earn more than their male spouses, they still tend to do more housework and child care. However, they may also hire outside help to share some of the household chores or take on more of the financial responsibilities, leading to the option of paying someone else to do the housework. Therefore, choice D is the most likely to be true.

Question 12

Jen,who is 45-years-old,recently lost her spouse of 18 years.She's been a stay-at-home mom since her 12-year-old daughter was born but will now need to return to the workforce.List and describe specific examples of at least three different types of social support that community members might offer Jen to help her adjust to becoming a widow and single mother.

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Question 13

Which of the following has NOT been shown to promote women's tolerance for managing most of the domestic labor in a household?

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Being involved in a romantic relationship with a younger man is not something that has been shown to promote women's tolerance for managing most of the domestic labor in a household. The other options have been shown to influence women's tolerance for domestic labor, with research suggesting that seeing other working women doing more housework, receiving gratitude and appreciation from others in the household, and living in a country with a larger gender gap in employment can all lead women to tolerate domestic labor imbalances.

Question 14

Jalisa works part time in a high status,high paying job and spends each afternoon with her kids when they come home from school.Her husband,Brad,works full time as a freelance artist and makes very little money;he only reads to the kids at bedtime.Based on the available information,which theory or concept seems to BEST describe why Jalisa does more childcare than Brad?

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Based on the information provided, Jalisa works part-time and has the availability to spend time with the kids in the afternoon when they come home from school. Brad works full-time and is only available to read to the kids at bedtime. Therefore, time availability seems to be the most likely reason why Jalisa does more childcare than Brad.

Question 15

How does the national sociocultural context affect the gender division of labor in heterosexual couples?

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In more egalitarian countries, there is a stronger emphasis on gender equality and shared responsibilities between men and women. This leads to a trend of women doing less housework overall, as men are expected to contribute more to the household chores. This is supported by research that shows that gender division of labor is more equal in countries with higher levels of gender equality and societal acceptance of women in the workforce.

Question 16

During a debate in class,Tabitha insists that online dating has led to better quality experiences with dating and more satisfying and long-lasting committed partnerships.In contrast,Teagan argues that using the Internet for dating creates new problems and barriers to relationship success.Write a paragraph that Teagan could use to win the debate by describing the available research that supports her position while also acknowledging at least two specific benefits to online dating.

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Question 17

Which of the following refers to the tendency for women who earn more than their male partners to also do more than their fair share of household labor?

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Gender deviance neutralization explains this phenomenon, suggesting that women who out-earn their partners may do more household chores to counteract the perceived challenge to traditional gender roles.

Quiz 8: Relationships