Chapter

Gender Roles and Power in the

FamilyChapter 7

Chapter OverviewI. Introductory “Quiz”II. Thought for the WeekIII. HandoutsIV. The Evolution of Power in the FamilyV. Types of Power PatternsVI. YJUVII. Critical ThinkingVIII. Decision Making GuideIX. 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 GatherersB. Horticultural/PastoralC. AgriculturalD. IndustrialE. Post Industrial

V. Types of Power Patterns

A. Husband-DominantB. Wife-DominantC. SyncraticD. AutonomicE. Homework: Research Findings (see

pg.217-220)

VI. YJUAs 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.