GCSE sociology [WJEC]- How far have conjugal roles changed?

This is a GCSE sociology lesson, which focuses on how far conjugal roles have changed. This is the second lesson on conjugal roles, lesson 1 explains what conjugal roles are. The lesson is designed to last a 90 minute lesson and there are a total of 10 slides on the power point. By the end of the lesson students will be able to explain whether conjugal roles have changed or not, by referring to decision making and money management, the dual burden, triple shift, the media and childcare patterns.

Included:
-starter activity. Students are shown some graphs which explain housework patters. Students to answer key questions using the data on the graph.
-students are encouraged to think about the problems women may face with the domestic division of labour.
-have families become more equal? pair activity. Students are given information packs, these contain information about conjugal roles (decision making, money management, dual burden etc). Students will then teach their partner.
-the power point then goes on to explain each point in more detail. For example, the hours spent on household tasks, Ann Oakely, Duncombe and Marsden, Pahl and Edgell. Challenge questions are also provided on the power point.
-male and female roles. Students are given a list of characteristics and they should decide whether they belong pre or post 1970s. Answers on power point.
-conjugal role quick quiz. This tests students on everything they have learnt about conjugal roles. The quiz is provided on a separate document.
-plenary. How well do students know their key concepts and sociologists? Students are provided with key terms and people, their task is to ensure they can explain each one. This is a differentiated task, each key concept is worth a different amount of points (colour coded).