Sibling Structure and Parental Sex-Typing of Children's Household Tasks.

Brody, Charles J.; Steelman, Lala Carr

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ERIC Number: EJ320788

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Sibling Structure and Parental Sex-Typing of Children's Household Tasks.

Brody, Charles J.; Steelman, Lala Carr

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v47 n2 p265-73 May 1985

Tests whether an increase in number of sons in the family decreases the sex-typing of traditionally female tasks and whether an increase in the number of daughters increases sex-typing of traditionally female chores. Examines the reverse pattern for male chores. Results support the hypotheses for the female-specific tasks. (BH)

Descriptors: Children, Family Structure, Housework, Parent Attitudes, Sex Role, Siblings

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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