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| What is the role in relationships in happy vs unhappy couples (Table 7.1)? |
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TABLE 7.1
Role IssuesHappy Couples Unhappy Couples
1 . Both are equally willing to make adjustments in
their marriage.82% 46%
2. Both work hard to have an equal relationship. 76 42
3. Both are satisf ed with the division of housework.87 54
4. The partners make most decisions jointly.87 59
5. Household tasks are divided on the basis of
preferences, not tradition.67 55
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| What is a major role in relationship problems (table 7.2)? |
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Definition
| The number one role issue in couples is the concern about unfair division of housework. |
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| Describe the move toward more egalitarian roles. |
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| Social equality between the sexes; equal sharing of practical responsibilities and decision making by men and women. |
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| Describe the emotion and mental work and impact on marital satisfaction for husbands and wives. |
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Emotion work includes such things as listening closely to a spouse's thoughts and feelings, recognizing feelings, offering encouragement, and showing appreciation.
Mental work includes worrying about children and household tasks, planning and monitoring children's activities, seeking solutions to child care problems, and managing the division of labor and the delegation of tasks. |
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| Describe the distribution of family work by gender (research findings). What are husbands and wives perception of each other's contribution? |
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| Persistent gender-role patterns in marriage mean that women do more of the housework in the family than men do, which often leads to relationship conflict. |
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| Name some of the multi-cultural perspective of Mexican American male patterns. |
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Definition
| Have been characterized as macho; warm, nurturing, and egalitarian male behavior is more likely in marriages in which the wife is employed. |
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| Name some of the multi-cultural perspective of African American male patterns. |
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| May have an advantage in developing and integrating the "feminine" qualities that foster egalitarian relationships with women. |
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| Name some of the multi-cultural perspective of American Indian female patterns. |
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| Women are beginning to regain some of the power and prestige they had historically. |
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| Name some of the multi-cultural perspective of Asian American male patterns. |
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| They value tradition and respect their elders, and their children are well disciplined. |
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