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This document discusses changes to the traditional joint family system in India. It notes that the joint family was well-suited to an agrarian society with limited mobility, but modernization has led to changes in the structure and functions of the joint family. Some key changes discussed include smaller family sizes, more neo-local residence where married couples live separately, greater emphasis on individualism and freedom, and changing gender roles and power dynamics within families. The document analyzes these changes through various sociological studies and concludes that while the traditional joint family is disintegrating, especially in urban areas, new forms of family structures are emerging in India.
While roles and relationships among couples have become more equal in some ways, inequality still persists in many relationships. While men are increasingly helping with household chores, the patriarchal view holds that women will always be primarily responsible for domestic labor. Research also shows that women still take on the "second shift" of domestic duties even when working full-time. Decision-making power is also still unequal in many couples, though pooling finances rather than an allowance system has become more common. Lesbian couples have been found to divide labor more equally due to less emphasis on traditional gender roles. Overall, progress has been made but power imbalances and traditional gender scripts continue to influence roles and relationships among many couples.
While relationships are becoming more equal in some ways, roles within families remain unequal overall. Younger, wealthier couples are more likely to have symmetrical relationships where domestic responsibilities are shared, but many women still undertake a "dual burden" of paid work and the majority of unpaid housework and childcare. Same-sex female couples tend to divide labor more equally since gender roles do not pressure them into separate tasks, but heterosexual relationships remain influenced by traditional patriarchal norms that define men as primary decision-makers. Domestic violence also disproportionately affects women, highlighting ongoing inequality within families.
This document contains information on family and households from a sociology specification. It includes exam questions on topics such as couples, childhood, family structures, demography, changing family patterns, family diversity, and social policy. For each topic, it lists key concepts and theories to be examined, such as functionalist, Marxist and feminist perspectives on the family. It also provides sample content on domestic division of labor within couples, the impact of women's paid work, and decision-making around family resources. The document appears to be a study guide or revision booklet for a sociology exam focusing on families and households.
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The document discusses issues relating to marital dysfunction and infidelity in Filipino families. It begins by outlining learning outcomes related to understanding causes of marital dysfunction, examining partner dynamics, and preventing marital problems. It then provides background on social change and how it has impacted the Filipino family structure. Specifically, it notes the family has shifted from an extended to a nuclear structure but remains functionally extended. It also discusses types of social change and changes that have occurred in the Filipino family over time.
This study investigated the role of females in family purchase decision-making for consumer durables in Uttarakhand, India. 300 females were surveyed about their involvement in decisions regarding durables for family use (e.g. TV, washing machine) and personal use (e.g. mobile phone, motorcycle). The study found that:
1) Demographic factors like family type, education level, age, and occupation influence females' roles in purchase decisions. Females in joint families and with less education were more concerned about others' impressions.
2) Females play a greater role in decisions about durables for their own use compared to items for family use.
3) Education,
This document summarizes a student's research project comparing traditional and peer marriages. The student interviewed and observed 4 couples - 2 traditional couples reported taking on stereotypical gender roles where duties were not equally shared, while the 2 peer couples of similar ages reported equality. The student's hypothesis that peer marriages have more respect was supported. The conclusion is that age and values impact the marriage style, and a larger study controlling for more variables could provide more insights.
The document discusses several topics related to families and households:
1. It examines different views on the domestic division of labor and finds that while men are taking on more household responsibilities, women still carry out a disproportionate share of the work.
2. It analyzes how women's participation in the paid workforce has impacted the division of labor at home, finding some evidence it has led to greater equality but many argue women still face a "dual burden" of domestic work and paid work.
3. It looks at decision-making and control over financial resources within families, finding that in most cases men retain greater control and influence over important financial decisions.
A Sociological Study of Changes in Joint Familyijtsrd
This document discusses changes to the traditional joint family system in India. It notes that the joint family was well-suited to an agrarian society with limited mobility, but modernization has led to changes in the structure and functions of the joint family. Some key changes discussed include smaller family sizes, more neo-local residence where married couples live separately, greater emphasis on individualism and freedom, and changing gender roles and power dynamics within families. The document analyzes these changes through various sociological studies and concludes that while the traditional joint family is disintegrating, especially in urban areas, new forms of family structures are emerging in India.
While roles and relationships among couples have become more equal in some ways, inequality still persists in many relationships. While men are increasingly helping with household chores, the patriarchal view holds that women will always be primarily responsible for domestic labor. Research also shows that women still take on the "second shift" of domestic duties even when working full-time. Decision-making power is also still unequal in many couples, though pooling finances rather than an allowance system has become more common. Lesbian couples have been found to divide labor more equally due to less emphasis on traditional gender roles. Overall, progress has been made but power imbalances and traditional gender scripts continue to influence roles and relationships among many couples.
While relationships are becoming more equal in some ways, roles within families remain unequal overall. Younger, wealthier couples are more likely to have symmetrical relationships where domestic responsibilities are shared, but many women still undertake a "dual burden" of paid work and the majority of unpaid housework and childcare. Same-sex female couples tend to divide labor more equally since gender roles do not pressure them into separate tasks, but heterosexual relationships remain influenced by traditional patriarchal norms that define men as primary decision-makers. Domestic violence also disproportionately affects women, highlighting ongoing inequality within families.
This document contains information on family and households from a sociology specification. It includes exam questions on topics such as couples, childhood, family structures, demography, changing family patterns, family diversity, and social policy. For each topic, it lists key concepts and theories to be examined, such as functionalist, Marxist and feminist perspectives on the family. It also provides sample content on domestic division of labor within couples, the impact of women's paid work, and decision-making around family resources. The document appears to be a study guide or revision booklet for a sociology exam focusing on families and households.
Issues and Challenges Relating to Filipino Family Part 1_SEREÑO.pptxPaulAndreiSereo
The document discusses issues relating to marital dysfunction and infidelity in Filipino families. It begins by outlining learning outcomes related to understanding causes of marital dysfunction, examining partner dynamics, and preventing marital problems. It then provides background on social change and how it has impacted the Filipino family structure. Specifically, it notes the family has shifted from an extended to a nuclear structure but remains functionally extended. It also discusses types of social change and changes that have occurred in the Filipino family over time.
This study investigated the role of females in family purchase decision-making for consumer durables in Uttarakhand, India. 300 females were surveyed about their involvement in decisions regarding durables for family use (e.g. TV, washing machine) and personal use (e.g. mobile phone, motorcycle). The study found that:
1) Demographic factors like family type, education level, age, and occupation influence females' roles in purchase decisions. Females in joint families and with less education were more concerned about others' impressions.
2) Females play a greater role in decisions about durables for their own use compared to items for family use.
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1. It examines different views on the domestic division of labor and finds that while men are taking on more household responsibilities, women still carry out a disproportionate share of the work.
2. It analyzes how women's participation in the paid workforce has impacted the division of labor at home, finding some evidence it has led to greater equality but many argue women still face a "dual burden" of domestic work and paid work.
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This document summarizes a study on the relationship between gender role orientation, work-family conflict, and feelings of guilt. The study surveyed 10 participants about their gender role views and experiences of work interfering with family responsibilities and vice versa. The results showed that women were more likely to have egalitarian views while men held more traditional views. Women reported higher levels of guilt when work interfered with family, while men felt more guilt from family interfering with work. Those with traditional gender role orientations felt more guilt from family interfering with work, while those with egalitarian views felt more guilt from work interfering with family. The study provides insight into how gender role orientation can influence the experience of work-family conflict and feelings of guilt, but had limitations
This document discusses factors that contribute to marital happiness and success, focusing on the role of emotional intelligence. It notes that marriage can be a blessing if partners understand, value, and support each other by effectively managing their emotions. Marital success depends on the emotional intelligence of both partners. The document provides an overview of communication issues that can damage relationships if not addressed properly, as well as the basic emotional needs that partners should fulfill for each other to have a stable marriage.
Leaning OutcomesThese are the learning outcomes for week 3. Upon.docxcroysierkathey
Leaning Outcomes
These are the learning outcomes for week 3. Upon successful completion of the work this week, you will be able to:
1. Define work/family conflict.
2. Analyze the strategies workers use to deal with work and family conflict.
3. Critique policies designed to foster and enhance family-friendly, diverse, or woman- and minority-friendly relations.
4. Compare the U.S. government’s family leave policies with those in the rest of the developed world.
Gender and Work
Over the past couple of generations, one of the most salient topics in the Sociology of Work has been the the issues that arise as an increasing number of women are choosing to go to college to prepare for a career, and then working after they finish school.
One important ramification of this has been that women are postponing marriage and having children, which has shifted the demographics in places where this pattern is prevalent. When women delay marriage and childbearing, they will inevitably have fewer children over their lifetimes, across a population, simply because the closer they get to menopause without having their first child, the less time they have to have more children. But, as women work, they also tend to choose to have fewer children, due to the time constraints imposed by both work and raising a family. One of the demographic outcomes of this phenomenon has been declining populations in many countries around the world. By declining populations, I mean not only have the rates of population growth been declining, but many parts of the world actually are experiencing shrinking populations, as women on average are having fewer than 2 children. When the total fertility rate (TFR) declines below about 2.1 children per family, the population eventually begins to decline. This may be delayed for some years due to a phenomenon known as population momentum, which ensures that a growing population will continue to grow for about one generation after the TFR goes below 2.1, but eventually, if the birthrate remains below replacement level, the population will begin to shrink. As demographers have taken to saying, female empowerment makes a good form of birth control.
Another ramification has been changes in workplaces, as both men and women have had to adjust to more women in important positions in companies. In the past, women commonly worked until they married, and then stayed at home to have children and care for their family. So, many of the women in offices were young, and carried out clerical duties. Virtually all of the management positions were held by men, and the culture of workplaces represented a male-driven power structure. Because they held some of the lowest positions in the company's hierarchy, women often were disregarded, and sexist attitudes were commonly expressed and often accepted as part of the culture. As more educated women began taking on positions of responsibility, the men had to adjust, as did the women who performed clerical work. And, ...
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
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2) Premarital cohabitation leads to the "cohabitation effect" - Research found cohabitating couples had poorer communication, more arguments, and less stability in marriage compared to non-cohabitating couples.
3) Childbearing and childrearing - Unmarried women are more likely to cohabitate and have children outside of marriage, especially those
This document discusses how legalizing same-sex marriage may negatively impact society by changing the definition of marriage. It argues that defining marriage only as a union between a man and woman directs appropriate social behavior, while making it more inclusive could decrease marriage rates and increase out-of-wedlock births. It also claims that legalizing same-sex marriage may reduce the importance placed on monogamy and financial obligations between spouses. Overall, the document contends that redefining marriage could undermine the traditional family structure and the social and financial benefits it provides.
This document discusses the concept of family and how societal definitions of family have changed over time. Traditionally, family was defined as a married mother and father living together with their children. However, concepts of family have expanded and today many types of family structures are accepted as normal, including single parent homes and same-sex couples raising children. The document also examines how societal expectations of family, gender roles, and marriage have evolved since World War II.
FAMILY in sociology for physiotherapists.pptxMumux Mirani
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This study examined the relationship between family functioning and religiosity/spirituality. A survey was completed by 144 participants recruited through Penn State students. The study found no correlation between family functioning and religiosity/spirituality, contradicting the hypothesis. Additionally, the study found no difference in religiosity between males and females or difference in family functioning between genders, consistent with hypotheses. Contrary to hypotheses, marital status was also not correlated with higher family functioning. Several limitations of the small, biased sample were noted.
The document discusses egalitarian versus traditional relationships based on a survey of 18 married participants. Key findings include:
- Half of participants desired an egalitarian relationship while married, while the other half desired a traditional relationship
- Of those who originally desired egalitarian, 4 felt they achieved it, 3 somewhat, and 1 did not
- Women reported doing more hours of household chores and childcare, while men reported more hours of outside work and paid work
The document discusses gender identity and the factors that influence it. It explains that gender identity is a person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond to their sex assigned at birth. It explores both biological factors like genes and hormones, as well as strong social and environmental influences like parental attitudes and cultural norms. The document also addresses how gender roles and stereotypes are learned from a young age but are becoming more flexible in modern times.
Introduction
Adulthood - Adult and Family Development
Finding a Mate: Courtship Patterns
Parent-Arranged Marriages
The American Dating System
Marriage
Types of Marital Relationships
The Family Life Cycle
Leaving Home and Becoming a Single Adult
Developmental Tasks of The Family Establishment Phase
Establishing a Home Base to Call Their Own
Gender inequality refers to disparities between individuals based on their gender. Gender is socially constructed through interactions and experiences as well as influenced by biological factors. Gender inequality has existed for centuries and continues today in many forms, such as female feticide, dowry practices, and discrimination against girls. Factors perpetuating inequality include illiteracy, child marriage, social evils like the dowry system, and preferential treatment of boys. There are many types of gender disparities including inequalities within families, in employment and professional opportunities, property ownership, household responsibilities, and access to higher education and training. Governments have taken steps to promote equal rights, education, employment programs, financial support organizations, and legal protections to address gender
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3. CONTENTS
I INTRODUCTION
II REVIEW OF LITERATURE
III METHODOLOGY
IV RESULT AND DISCUSSION
V SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
VI REFERENCES
VII APPENDIX
VIII ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CERTIFICATE
4. Aim-To understands the concept of marriage among young adults and investigates their
expectations from the institution of marriage.
INTRODUCTION
Marriage- Marriage is a process by which two people make their relationship public, official
and permanent. Marriage remains an important social institution across the world despite the
evolution over time in the basic parameters that constitute it. But in India Marriages are still
being arranged by families and follow patriarchal gender roles. Marriage in Indian context is
considered as a bond which stays forever, even after rebirth. It results in a more or less
permanent relationship between a man and a woman. Its aim is not merely physical pleasure but
spiritual advancement (Gupta, S. 2015).
Roles and responsibilities were clearly defined in Indian marriages. Jayaji Krishna Nath, and
Vishwarath R. Nayar wrote in the Encyclopaedia of Sexuality: “While it is mostly the husbands
who are breadwinners, the women generally take care of the household activities, besides
bearing and rearing children”. Decision making power of the house generally stayed with the
males.
Decision Making- Decision making is a term here very often used, to describe the process by
which families make choices, determine judgments and come to conclusions. The family
decision making process is a communication activity. It is an unavoidable, daily process.
Families are confronted with a variety of decisions, including the purchase of products, the
selection of educational practices, and the choice of recreational activities and so on. Power is
rooted in tradition, codified by custom and sanctioned by norms.
Women constitute an important part of society and their status determines the level of progress
attained by society in real terms. It is almost universally accepted that traditionally women’s
position in all societies has been one of general subordination to man. Their primary role was
that of a home maker and it was for the man to provide subsistence to his family.
The family particularly Hindu family throughout India had a basic pattern, which was caste
based and patriarchal in nature. In traditional patriarchal family, the eldest male member was the
head of the family and he used to take all the decisions on family matters. Women in family had
a very inferior position compared to their male counterparts. They were economically dependent
on their husbands, which did not allow them to gain a position of authority in the family structure
as well as in the social structure.
The changing socio-economic conditions, particularly after independence, have widened
opportunities for women’s education and employment in particular, empowering them to assume
responsible and decision making and financial independence in the world, so far dominated by
men. The degree varies with the gender system and their culture, the status of class, caste,
community or religious sect to which they belong. Although, it is agreed that education,
5. occupational status, income are the significant resources for women which provide a power base
with which they can acquire decision making power, but the same perspective doesn’t hold true
in all Indian families where power is not defined strictly in terms of resources. The patriarchal
norms entail husband with all the decision making power irrespective of resources he possesses.
Women in many cases are unable to translate their earning into power. In many Indian families
till today, women equally share economic burden of families but, they are actually without any
decision making power.
Even before Nobel Prize winner Gary Becker decided to analyze marriage as a market made up
of scarce resources, couples have faced balancing formal employment (working for money) and
managing a family and home (working for no money). Should the partner with the less-
demanding job leave every day to get the kids from day care, or will that actually hamper that
person’s future career prospects, and perpetuate the imbalance in household responsibilities?
Who stays home when a kid is sick, manages homework and bedtime, and cooks the endless
meals children require? That might seem logical, or it might seem wildly unfair.
To understand how the roles and responsibilities in marriage changed over time and influenced
the chance of divorce, Killewald compared couples married in 1974 or later. The findings
showed that in couples married before 1974 —who might have more traditional views on the
division of labor between spouses in the workforce and at home than couples married more
recently — the share of housework done by the wife was tied to the risk of divorce. For example,
in these couples, wives who did 75 percent of the housework were less likely to divorce than
wives who did 50 percent of the housework, according to the findings.
This result shows that couples' expectations for their marriages may conform to a society's
expectations for what it means to be "a good wife," Killewald said. But even in more recently
married couples, the study found that women were still doing the majority of housework,
although men were expected to pitch in more and typically did. However, husbands in the more-
recently married couples who did not have full-time employment faced a higher risk of
divorce than husbands who worked full time, according to the findings. Taken together, the
findings suggest that although women in contemporary marriages may have more role flexibility
when deciding whether to seek full-time work outside the home or focus on household work,
without it affecting the stability of their marriage, this is not the case for men.
Not only it’s about financial contribution to the family budget, but also the fact that every
individual feel to have a sense of achievement and a right to follow their dreams. But, in a lot of
cases the household chores are still left to the female irrespective of whether she has a full-time
job. With this increasing workload on women, marriages have started to fail and the number of
divorce cases is increasing rapidly in India. There is an urgent need to address this issue and look
for possible solutions. The aim of this study is the same, with hope to have a society with a
greater number of good and positive relationships, where both individuals are respected and
treated well by their spouse.
6. So there is a need to study that how much responsibilities are shared by
husbands and what kind of decision making power is given to the wives. And most important
how much are they satisfied with their relationship.
7. II REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Luke et al., 2014 studied husbands’ participation in housework and child care in India among tea
plantation workers in India, where women comprise the main part of the workforce and are
breadwinners in their families. Analysis of 49 semi structured interviews and survey data from
3,181 female workers revealed that although women were mainly responsible for domestic labor,
more than half of husbands usually or sometimes helped their wives with cooking and child care.
These results showed that patterns of bargaining and gender display will vary depending on the
gendered nature of housework tasks within a particular society.
Cerrato and Cifre, 2018 observed that involvement of married couples in household activities.
Forty percent female and 33 percent male did shop for their home. Ten percent female and 67
percent male were responsible for domestic repair. Thirty five percent female and 7 percent male
helped their children with homework. Thus, results show that traditional gender roles still affect
the way men and women manage the work and family interaction, although the increased Work
Family Conflict due to involvement in housework is not exclusive to women, but also occurs in
men.
The influence of the division of household labor and decision making on relationship satisfaction
was examined by Dekkers, T.D. They suggest that equality in the division of household labor
was found to have significant effects on relationship satisfaction.
Qian and Sayer, 2015 examined associations of marital satisfaction with divisions of housework
and gender ideology in four East Asian societies: urban China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Multivariate analyses showed that relative share of housework were negatively associated with
marital satisfaction for Japanese and Korean men and for Korean and Taiwanese women.
Egalitarian gender ideology was significantly associated with lower marital satisfaction only
among Taiwanese women.
Carlson and lynch 2013 surveyed on married couples to assess the causal relationship between
housework and gender ideology. Results show a mutual and reciprocal relationship between the
division of housework and gender ideology for both husbands' and wives'. Reciprocity is
strongest for husbands while for wives the relationship is partially indirect and mediated through
their husbands' gender ideologies.
Khawaja and Habib 2007 examined the association between husbands' involvement in
housework and the psychosocial health of their wives using data on married couples living in
poor neighborhoods in Beirut, Lebanon. Husbands' involvement in housework was negatively
associated with wives' psychological distress, marital dissatisfaction, and overall unhappiness
after adjustment for relevant risk factors. In comparison with wives whose husbands were highly
involved in housework, wives whose husbands were minimally involved were 1.60 times more
8. likely to be distressed, 2.96 times more likely to be uncomfortable with their husbands, and 2.69
times more likely to be unhappy.
9. III METHODOLOGY
The study consisted of 15 couples which are selected randomly. The universe was married
adults, male and female between the ages of 31- 43 years who are working and have one or more
kids. The study pertained to understand the views of young adults about the concept of marriage
and to investigate the expectation that young adult have from the marriage institution as well as
to know satisfaction level. A questionnaire with multiple choices was prepared by using google
docs. Questions were asked in three segments, the first about division of labor in daily household
activity, the second about the decision making rights and third were about satisfaction in
relationship. Link was sent through WhatsApp. Answers were recorded and analyzed using a
frequency distribution table.
10. IV RESULT AND DISCUSSION
A sample of 30 people, broken down as 15 males and 15 females was taken. Questions were
asked in three segments, the first about division of labor in daily household activity, the second
about the decision making rights and third were about satisfaction in relationship.
Questions regarding division of labour in daily household activities
Fig. 1: Who cooks food for the family usually?
Eighty two percent female said that they cooked food for the family and 77 percent male accepted that
their wives cook food for the family. Whereas 23 percent male and 12 percent female were stated that
anybody could cooked according to situation. Only 6 percent replied that they took paid help.
Fig. 2: Who shops the grocery and other household arrangements?
0.0%
77.0%
23.0%
0.0%
0.0%
82.0%
0.0%
12.0%
6.0%
0.0%
0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0%100.0%
Me
My spouse
Flexible according to situation
Paid help
Other family member
Female
Male
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
38.0%
15.0%
46.0%
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41.0% 41.0%
0.0%
6.0%
Male
Female
11. Thirty eight percent male and 12 percent female responded that they did shop for home. 15 percent male
and 41 percent female admitted that they bought for the home. 46 percent male and 41 percent female
said that anybody could buy grocery. Only 6 percent said that this could be done by other family member.
Fig. 3: Who takes the responsibilities of child's school home work?
Seventy six percent female said that they took responsibility for the home work whereas 12 percent said
that their spouse took responsibility of the homework of children while 85 percent male admitted that
their wives took responsibility for the home work. Seven percent male and 12 percent female answered
that who would be responsible for homework this was flexible according to situation.
Fig. 4: Who take care when child is not well?
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10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
Me My
spouse
Flexible
according
to
situation
Paid help Other
family
member
8.0%
85.0%
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Male
Female
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Me My spouse Flexible
according
to situation
Paid help Other
family
member
Male
Female
12. Thirty five percent female replied that they are the only one who take care children when they were ill
while 6 percent female stated that their spouse took responsibility when children were ill. 31 percent male
admitted that my spouse took care of child when he was not well. 59 percent female and 69 percent male
answered that who would take care of child it was flexible according to situation.
Fig. 5: Who is usually responsible for the work related repair and maintenance of the household?
Sixty nine percent male told that they were responsible for the work related repair and maintenance while
only 12 percent female said that were responsible for the work related repair and maintenance. 53 percent
female accepted that their spouse were responsible for the repair work where as some male (15 percent)
also said their spouse were responsible for maintenance of household. 23 female and 8 percent male said
that it was not fixed that who were responsible for repair work. 12 percent female and 8 percent male
stated that other family member did that work usually.
Fig. 6: Who is usually responsible for the bill payments?
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10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
Me My
spouse
Flexible
according
to
situation
Paid help Other
family
member
69.0%
15.0%
8.0%
0.0%
8.0%
12.0%
53.0%
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Male
Female
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20.0%
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23.0%
0.0% 0.0%
18.0%
71.0%
6.0%
0.0%
6.0% Male
Female
13. In the answer of this question that who is usually responsible for the bill payments 69 percent male and 18
percent female said that was me. As usual 71 percent female and 8 percent male said my spouse were
responsible for payments. 23 percent male and 6 percent female replied that according to situation that
work would be handled. Only 6 percent female took help from other family member.
Questions regarding the decision making rights
Fig. 7: If there is a need to take decision about your profession who will be the prime decision
maker
Forty one percent female and 31 percent male took the decision about their profession themselves. While
69 percent male and 59 percent female replied that we took decision about their profession together.
Fig. 8: Who takes decision related to child education?
Male, 31.0%
Male, 0.0%
69.0%
Male, 0.0%
Female, 41.0%
Female, 0.0%
Female, 59.0%
Female, 0.0%
Me
My spouse
Both of us
Other family member
0.0%
15.0%
85.0%
0.0%
Male
23.0%
0.0%
76.0%
0.0%
Female
Me
My spouse
Both of us
Other family
member
14. Twenty three percent female took the decision about child education. 15 percent male said that their
spouse took decision about child education. While 85 percent male and 76 percent female replied that
both of us took decision about child education together.
Fig. 9: Who takes decision related to health care and doctor?
Eighteen percent male said that they took the decision about health care and doctor. 15 percent male and 6
percent female said that their spouse took decision about health care and doctor. While 85 percent male
and 76 percent female replied that both of us took decision about health care and doctor together.
Fig. 10: Who decides about the financial investment?
Forty six percent male and 6 percent female said that they took the decision about investment. 47 percent
female said that their spouse took decision about financial investment. While 46 percent male and 41
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30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
Me My spouse Both of us Other family
member
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15.0%
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Male
Female
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60.0%
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Me My spouse Both of us Other family
member
46.0%
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46.0%
8.0%
6.0%
47.0%
41.0%
6.0%
Female
Male
15. percent female replied that both of us took decision about financial investment together.8 percent male
and 6 percent female admit that financial decisions were taken by other family member.
Fig. 11: Who takes decision about day to day purchase goods?
Thirty one percent male and 29 percent female said that they took the decision about day to day purchase
goods. 12 percent female and 31 percent male said that their spouse took decision about day to day
shopping for home. While 31 percent male and 53 percent female replied that both of us took decision
about day to day purchase goods together. 8 percent male and 6 percent female admit that decisions of
day to day purchase goods were taken by other family member.
Fig. 12: Who takes decision about purchasing big value e.g. home, car etc?
Thirty eight percent male said that they took the decision about purchasing of big value. 29 percent
female said that their spouse took decision about purchasing of big value. While 54 percent male and 65
percent female replied that both of us took decision about purchasing of big value together. 8 percent
Male
Female
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
Me
My
spouse
Both of us
Other
family
member
31.0% 31.0% 31.0%
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29.0%
12.0%
53.0%
6.0%
Male
Female
0.0%
29.0%
65.0%
6.0%
Female
Me
My spouse
Both of us
Other family
member
38.0%
0.0%
54.0%
8.0%
Male
Me
My spouse
Both of us
Other family
member
16. male and 6 percent female admit that decisions about purchasing of big value were taken by other family
members.
Question regarding satisfaction in relationship
Fig. 13: Are you satisfied by the division of responsibilities in your family?
Sixty six percent male and 65 percent female replied that they were satisfied by the division of
responsibilities in the family. 15 percent male and 29 percent female stated that they were
satisfied by this division of responsibility to some extent. While only 8 percent male and 6 percent
female were admitted that they were not so satisfied by this division of responsibility in their family.
Fig. 14: Are you satisfied by the division of power of decision making in your family?
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
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70.0%
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17. Sixty nine percent male and 71 percent female replied that they were satisfied by the division of
power of decision making in the family. 31 percent male and 29 percent female stated that they
were satisfied by this division of power of decision making to some extent.
Fig. 15: Are you emotionally satisfied with the relationship between you and your spouse?
Seventy seven percent male and 82 percent female replied that they were emotionally satisfied
with the relationship between them and their spouse. 23 percent male and 12 percent female
stated that they were emotionally satisfied with the relationship between them and their spouse to
some extent. While only 6 percent female were admitted that they were not so emotionally satisfied
with the relationship between them and their spouse.
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Female
18. V SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
On conducting this study with a small sample size accurate result cannot be achieved. But view
of some people can be understood.
Majority of female according to the study, believe that they are doing work like cooking, helping
child with their homework. Majority of male admit this that my wives are doing that work. They
can do well that work. But when the child is sick then majority of couple say that according to
situation they take care of child. Some male tell that my wives take care of child when it get ill.
Work related to bill payments and repair in household are usually done by male. This is accepted
by both. But in grocery shopping for home about half of female say my husband do this job
while about half of male and female reply that according to situation anybody can do shop of
grocery.
When we talk about decision about profession then majority of male and female believe that they
take the decision about their profession themselves. No female is such that who says that their
husbands take decision about their profession. Majority of couple say that the both of us take
decision about child education and healthcare and doctor. While financial decisions are made by
either male or both of them. Only female are not allowed to take financial decision. Majority of
female reply that both of us decide about purchasing of day to day goods. Majority of male nd
female admit that the both together decide about purchasing big values like car, home etc. there
is also some female who has not power to decide about purchasing big values.
When we talk about satisfaction in relationship, division of responsibility and decision making
power that is given to them then majority of couple are satisfied by the all activities that are
happening in home. This is a good symptom for the stability of marriage. This is due to their
values that are taught to them. They have accepted that household work should be done by
female and outdoor work and work related to money should be done by male.
Roles and responsibilities were clearly defined in ancient Indian marriages. The husbands were
the earning members; the women generally take care of the household activities and rearing
children. Decision making power of the house generally stayed with the males. In modern time
female are educated and working. But the values that are given to male and female by their
family are in spite of work female have to do all household work. In patriarchal society
household work that is done by female are usually considered inferior. In many Indian families
till today, women equally share economic burden of families but, they are actually without any
decision making power.
So my research conclude that we can only try to change the value of young adult but it may leads
to conflict. But we can teach to next generation that everybody should be self depend. If earning
is important for life then household work are equally important. Female should be taught their
rights of share of responsibility and decision making. Numbers of divorce cases are increasing
day by day in view of that need of good family counselor are increasing.
19. VI REFERENCES
Luke, N., Xu, H., & Thampi, B.V. (2014). Husbands’ participation in housework and child care
in India. J Marriage Fam., 76(3), 620–637.
Cerrato, J., & Cifre E. (2018). Gender inequality in household chores and work-family conflict.
Front Psychol., 9, 1330.
Dekkers, T.D., (2007). The relationship of decision-making and division of household labor to
relationship satisfaction. Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 15024.
Qian, Y., & Sayer, L.C. (2015). Division of labor, gender ideology, and marital satisfaction in
east Asia. Journal of Marriage and Family, 78(2).
Carlson, D.L. , & Lynch J. L. (2013). Housework: Cause and consequence of gender ideology?
Soc. Sci. Res., 42(6), 1505-18.
Khawaja, M., & Habib, R.R. (2007). Husbands' involvement in housework and women's
psychosocial health: Findings from a population-based study in Lebanon. Am. J. Public Health,
97(5), 860-6.
Killewald, A. (2016). Money, Work, and Marital Stability: Assessing Change in the Gendered
Determinants of Divorce. American Sociological Review, 81, (4).
Gupta, S., (2015). Marriage in India, HNLU Raipur,
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20. VII APPENDIX
Aim- To understand the concept of marriage among young adults and investigate their expectations from
the institution of marriage..
Research questionnaire
I, , am conducting a research to understand the responsibilities and power shared by
young couple in marriage institution. Please fill the questionnaire below to help me in data collection.
General information
1. Name
2. Spouse name
3. Age
4. Gender
5. Your profession
6. Type of marriage
Love marriage
Arrange marriage
Questions regarding division of labour in daily household activities
7. Who cook food for the family usually?
Me
My spouse
Paid help
Flexible according to situation
Other family member
8. Who shops the grocery and other household arrangements?
Me
My spouse
Paid help
Flexible according to situation
Other family member
9. Who takes the responsibilities of child's school home work?
Me
My spouse
Paid help
Other family member
Flexible according to situation
21. 10. Who take care when child is not well?
Me
My spouse
Paid help
Flexible according to situation
Other family member
11. Who is usually responsible for the work related repair and maintenance of the household?
Me
My spouse
Paid help
Flexible according to situation
Other family member
12. Who is usually responsible for the bill payments?
Me
My spouse
Paid help
Flexible according to situation
Other family member
Question related to rights of decision making
13. If there is a need to take decision about your profession who will be the prime decision
maker
Me
My spouse
Both of us
Other
14. Who takes decision related to child education?
Me
My spouse
Both of us
Other
15. Who takes decision related to health care and doctor?
Me
My spouse
Both of us
22. Other
16. Who decides about the financial investment?
Me
My spouse
Both of us
Other
17. Who takes decision about day to day purchase goods?
Me
My spouse
Both of us
Other
18. Who takes decision about big value e.g. home, car etc?
Me
My spouse
Both of us
Other
Satisfaction in relationship
19. Are you satisfied by the division of responsibilities in your family?
Fully satisfied
to some extent
not so satisfied
Not at all
20. Are you satisfied by the division of power of decision making in your family?
Fully satisfied
To some extent
Not so satisfied
Not at all
21. Are you emotionally satisfied with the relationship between you and your spouse?
Fully satisfied
To some extent
Not so satisfied
Not at all
23. VIII ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Gratitude can not be seen or expressed, it can only be felt in heart and is beyond description. First of
all, I express my heartiest gratitude to the ‘Almighty God’ for ‘His’ blessing at every step without
which nothing could have been accomplished. I am thankful to my guide professor
I am greatly obliged to participants whose worthy participation makes my investigation successful.
Lastly I would like to thanks my lovely family member.
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