Hypotheses
- "If . . . males have assumed the role of instrumental specialist within the family, then women's contribution to the subsistence economy should be minimal" (17)Crano, Joel - A re-examination of the cross-cultural principles of task segregation and se..., 1975 - 4 Variables
This study examines Parsons' and Bales' proposition that a universal feature of social structure is gender sex role specialization of tasks. Results suggest that women contribute substantially to the subsistence economy across many domains, casting doubt on such universality.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - There will be an inverse relationship between parents' levels of expressive activity. In other words, as the mother's involvement in childcare increases, the father's involvement will decrease proportionately, and vice versa (467).Crano, Joel - A cross-cultural study of expressive and instrumental role complementarity i..., 1978 - 2 Variables
This study tests the claim that male and female investment in the socioemotional and economic aspects of family life are inversely related. Results suggest that this hypothesis is not supported, although a significant inverse relationship between male and female infant care does exist.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - There will be a negative relationship between parents' in the socioemotional and economic aspects of family life (469).Crano, Joel - A cross-cultural study of expressive and instrumental role complementarity i..., 1978 - 4 Variables
This study tests the claim that male and female investment in the socioemotional and economic aspects of family life are inversely related. Results suggest that this hypothesis is not supported, although a significant inverse relationship between male and female infant care does exist.
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