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GCSE Sociology: Family 2

Key words for GCSE Sociology

joint 		If a couple have joint conjugal roles, it means they share household chores between them.
conjugal 		If a couple have joint conjugal roles, it means they share household chores between them.
roles 		If a couple have joint conjugal roles, it means they share household chores between them.
segregated 		If a couple have segregated conjugal roles, it means one member of the couple takes on more than their fair share of household chores.
symmetrical 		In a symmetrical family, each partner takes on different chores but both make a similar contribution to the overall maintenance of the home.
breadwinner 		The breadwinner is the partner who earns money to support the family.
dual 		In a dual career family, both partners have their own jobs.
career 		In a dual career family, both partners have their own jobs.
double 		The term double shift is used to describe the two shifts of work: paid jobs, and housework and childcare.
shift 		The term double shift is used to describe the two shifts of work: paid jobs, and housework and childcare.
patriarchal 		Patriarchal is used to describe societies where men are given advantages and power over women.
child 		Child rearing is the process of raising children.
rearing 		Child rearing is the process of raising children.
arranged 		In an arranged marriage, family members will introduce you to a potential spouse.
marriage 		In an arranged marriage, family members will introduce you to a potential spouse.
global 		If you put something into global context, it means you place it within the wider picture of the rest of the world.
context 		If you put something into global context, it means you place it within the wider picture of the rest of the world.

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