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Exploring Power & Control in the Family  

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Exploring Power & Control in the Family 1. The phrase "unequal division of labour" refers to when household tasks including childcare are not shared equally between husband and wife. 2. Item A confirms that a traditional sexual division of labour still exists in the modern family firstly by stating that women tend to do the majority of housework in the family and secondly by saying that men are shown to do more physical work such as gardening than women. 3. The sexual division of labour still exists because women are continuing to view housework and childcare as essential to being a "good housewife and mother". As men have less flexible work schedules which may be more demanding women are relied on to do the majority of the housework. Item C also suggests that the sexual division of labour still exists due to the fact that women may deal with situations over which they...

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