Gender equality and power in the family：練習題

Which sociological perspective argues that the patriarchal structure of the family is the fundamental cause of women's oppression, rather than just economic or legal factors?

Explain the radical feminist argument for 'separatism' as a response to patriarchal family structures.

Define 'emotion work' and explain its significance in the debate surrounding the 'triple shift' performed by women.

Explain Neil Postman’s thesis on the 'disappearance of childhood' and how it impacts relationships between parents and children.

(a) Explain why the role of grandparents has become more significant in contemporary family life.
(b) Describe how changes in life expectancy have led to the development of 'beanpole' family structures.
(c) Assess the extent to which the concept of motherhood is a social construction that varies across different social classes and ethnic groups.

(a) Explain the concept of 'emotion work' and its relationship to gendered conjugal roles.
(b) Evaluate the radical feminist argument that the family remains a site of patriarchal control, despite the rise of dual-earner households and changes in legislation.