Summarize the characteristics of his-and-her marriages. Include a discussion of the contradictions men and women often face in marriage and how this may contribute to social inequality
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: His marriage: He may define himself as burdened and constrained (following societal norms that indicate this is what he should be experiencing) while, at the same time, experiencing authority, independence, and a right to the sexual, domestic, and emotional “services” of his wife. Her marriage: She may seek to define herself as fulfilled through her achievement of marriage (following societal norms that indicate this is what she should be experiencing) while, at the same time, experiencing associated female dependence and subjugation.
KEY: Learning Objective: 11.2: Apply theoretical perspectives to the study of marriage and the family.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: The Feminist Approach: A Conflict Perspective . . . and Beyond
Difficulty Level: Medium
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