Sociology 2235 Study Guide - Tender Years Doctrine, Great Transition, Family Wage

• School: Western University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: Sociology 2235
• Professor: Prof

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Wage paid to male worker (thus expected to support family) Historical details about canada not necessary for exam. Major change: saw employment that was previously either based in the home/part of the home (ex. Farming) to labour outside the home such as employment at a shop or factory. Family wage economy (not the same as family based economy) Family interdependency: no security or employment insurance when sick. Families worked together in mills and factories (employer or employer would push for hiring of family members) Later age at marriage (biggest reason: started compulsory education) Stressed attraction, respect and affection when choosing partners. Guy walking on side closer to road (shield women from carriage splashes and waste that families throw out the window) Shopping became leisure activity because it was one of the few places women could go without needing men to escort them. Emotional labour: things women do to nurture family such as remembering birthdays and organizing celebrations.