Search Results: roles in the household

Generally, traditional gender roles involve the man as the head of the household who makes the decisions. The woman supports him by cooking, cleaning and generally being the submissive one of the relationship. Please do explain why you think what you think.

Strong Complementarianism:

"Men and women have different but complementary roles and responsibilities... but men and women are both of equal value and status... Complementarians assign primary headship roles to men and support roles to women... While women may assist in the decision-making process, the ultimate authority and responsibility for the decision is the purview of the male...

A husband is considered to have the responsibility to provide for, protect, and lead his family. A wife is to collaborate with her husband, respect him, and serve as his helper in managing the household and nurturing the next generation...

Husbands lead their families as Head of Household, and love their wives as Christ loves the Church... Wives respect their husbands’ leadership willingly... The husband is also meant to hold moral accountability for his wife and to exhibit a sacrificial love for her."

Moderate complementarianism: The same as above, except the husband often yields to the wishes and well-being of the wife, so it s basically equality in decision-making

Domestic feminism: Basically the same as above, but within the household, neither man nor woman has more authority over the other.

Egalitarianism: Same roles and authority.

Patriarchy: Men have complete authority over women in all areas (politics, religion, family)