... the roles of men and women have changed in the past 50 years and whether it has been significant, my reason for this is to discuss how far sociologist would agree or disagree with these different views. Young and Willmott (1973) believe that the symmetrical family has become the typical family form in Britain; they believe that gender segregation still exist ... doesn't mean he is helpful in the home. For example Young and Willmott regard a husband who washes up at least once a week as 'helpful in the home'. Oakley doesn't agree or consider that as being helpful as the division bet...

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... in households with patriarchal men leading the family. This links with Marx's theory of the 'chain of inheritance' within families, as kin passes down items such as properties and businesses, benefitting Capitalism and the ruling class, whilst oppressing the under class's chance of working a better job. On the other hand, Caribbean families tend to rely heavily on the dominance of ... ...

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... understanding of this text because of the enormous changes that have swept over society since the sixties. On the other hand, many of the older generation even today, may still agree with the point of view expressed by the expository text and see it as still valid for today. ...

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