Instrumental and expressive roles- Parsons

Parsons reasons for division of labour

Biological differences with women being naturally suited to the nurturing role and men to the provider. Claims it's beneficial to both men and women, children and society. New right also has this view

Young and Wilmott (1962)

Argue men are taking up more domestic tasks and more wives are becoming wage earners

Talcott Parsons (1955)

Functionalist model of the family is the nuclear family with segregated roles

Instrumental role

The role of a husband is providing for the family financially. He is the breadwinner

Feminist criticism

They argue labour isn't natural. Also say it only benefits men

expressive role

the position of the family member who provides emotional support and nurturing. The role of the wife, the homemaker