chapter 5: social roles

gender stereotypes

sets of shared, often inaccurate and inflexible beliefs about what all men and all women have in common.

Marital stability is the same as marital satisfaction. t or f

false

The role of grandparent is often added during the

middle adult years - post parental period.

Social timing

refers to roles occupied and length and order of occupation. -culturally different expectations (social clock).

"generational sqeeze" used with who?

both parents and children

Learning-schema theory

children learn through gender-polarized lenses that make gender distinctions

Social role theory

children learn through observing division of labor within their culture

Parental Investment Theory

- Gender role behaviors and interests differences - Related to time and resources invested in each child

Gender Roles at Midlife

- Men and women become more traditionally gendered - Crossover of gender roles versus expansion of gender roles

Social Roles in Middle Adulthood

-40-65 -Most find this time of life characterized by better physical and psychological health. - More life satisfaction than in younger years. - Often role transition in work setting. - Relationship with parents change.

People in late adulthood often:

Live alone. Become a care receiver.

Marital crisis effect-

married people are happier, not been through a divorce.

Marital resources effect-

more resources if married.

Marital rates are __________ rates of cohabitation are ______

decreasing, increasing.

gender roles

describe what men and women actually do in a given culture during a given historical era.

Social roles:

expected behaviors and attitudes that come with one's position in society.

% of adults in the US will eventually become parents?

85%

characteristics of transitions to adulthood?

1. variability among young adults 2. lack of well-defined rules and expectations 3. long transition period helps to correct problem trajectories.

From 18 to 25 years of age Five distinct characteristics

Identity exploration Instability Self-focused Feeling in-between Possibilities

Leaving (and returning) home

Increasing number. Proportion decreases with age. Process of moving out of parents' home is more complex. Return is not unusual.

Departure of the Children:The Empty Nest

Transition more positive than negative for most. Can be second honeymoon, fewer daily family responsibilities.

egalitarian roles are at when?

beginning of marriage. -Household tasks tend to divide along gender lines.

Marital selection effect

poor physical / mental health are less likely to marry.

social role transitions

roles change over the lifespan.