Question

Typically it is expected that the wife and mother will take on the _______ role in the family, involving concern for the maintenance of harmony and the internal emotional affairs of the family members, whereas the male’s role is traditionally based on the __________ role, involving an emphasis on tasks, a focus on more distant goals, and a concern for the external relationship between one’s family and other social institutions.

Answer 1

Expressive role

Instrumental role

Step-by-step explanation:

In sociology, an expressive role refers to a passive nurturer who provides emotional support in the private sphere, being responsible for the well-being of members of the family. This role has been typically associated to women.

On the other hand, the main purpose of an instrumental role is to discipline and provide economic support for the family by working with other social institutions. This role has been typically associated to men.

In the example, the wife and mother is expected to concern for the maintenance of harmony and internal emotional affairs of the family (expressive role), whereas the male's role focuses on more distant goals focusing on tasks and relation with other social institutions (instrumental role).