This essay plan addresses sociological explanations for inequalities between husbands and wives in four paragraphs. Paragraph 1 discusses Talcott Parsons' view of domestic division of labor versus feminist views. Paragraph 2 addresses how paid work impacts equality. Paragraph 3 covers decision making in households. Paragraph 4 analyzes domestic violence. The conclusion will summarize the key points across all paragraphs.

1. Essay Plan – ‘Assess sociological explanations for inequalities
between husbands and wives’.
Introduction: Explain what is meant by ‘domestic division of labour’. Briefly
introduce ‘decision making in households’. Mention ‘domestic violence’.
Paragraph 1: Domestic division of labour (discuss housework and childcare) –
Parsons:
March of progress view Feminists view
Paragraph 2: Impact of paid work
Discuss views of this meaning more/less equality
Paragraph 3: Decision making
Paragraph 4: Domestic violence
Conclusion: Sum it all up