Question

From a functionalist perspective, the wife/mother is responsible for the __________ tasks, including housework, caring for the children, and providing emotional support for the entire family.

Answer 1

Answer:

Expressive

Explanation:

Emile Durkheim was deeply rooted in the studies of sociologist Emile Durkheim, who studied society as a whole and how social structure contributes to the stability of society. According to this theory suggests that gender inequalities are effective in enforcing a division of labor, however, this theory is criticized for not paying enough attention to the oppression of women in this structure.

Answer 2

Question Options:

1)Expressive

2)Instrumental

3)Compatible

4)Independent

Answer: The wife/mother is responsible for the EXPRESSIVE tasks from the functionalist perspective.

Explanation: The functionalist is an individual that believes in FUNCTIONALISM. Functionalism is a school of thought in psychology that considers psychological phenomena in terms of their role in adaptation to the individual's environment.

Expressive roles in the family involves paying attention to the welfare of family members, emotional attentiveness and understanding, managing conflicts etc. This role according to the functionalist is played by the mother/wife in the family.