“It Is Difficult to Do 50/50” - A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Unpaid Labour and Love Among Cohabiting Heterosexual Couples Without Children in Sweden
(2024) SIMZ21 20241Graduate School
- Abstract
- This thesis explores the dynamics of relationships, focusing on the themes of love, unpaid labour and unequal division. This research examines how traditional gender roles and societal expectations shape the experiences of individuals within heterosexual relationships in Sweden. Through a qualitative methodology, including semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, the study reveals the multifaceted nature of love as both an emotional bond and a site of potential exploitation.
The findings highlight how the unequal division of unpaid labour perpetuates gender inequality, with women disproportionately bearing the burden of unpaid labour. This imbalance can have long term consequences and affect personal well-being but also... (More) - This thesis explores the dynamics of relationships, focusing on the themes of love, unpaid labour and unequal division. This research examines how traditional gender roles and societal expectations shape the experiences of individuals within heterosexual relationships in Sweden. Through a qualitative methodology, including semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, the study reveals the multifaceted nature of love as both an emotional bond and a site of potential exploitation.
The findings highlight how the unequal division of unpaid labour perpetuates gender inequality, with women disproportionately bearing the burden of unpaid labour. This imbalance can have long term consequences and affect personal well-being but also reinforces patriarchal norms. The concepts of "love labour", “doing gender” and “love power” are analysed to understand how unpaid labour often are undervalued and exploited. The research underscores the importance of recognising and addressing gender inequality to promote more equitable intimate relationships.
This thesis contributes to the broader sociological and gender studies discourse on gender, unpaid labour, love and relationships by providing insights into the lived experiences of individuals navigating the complexities of love and unpaid labour. (Less) - Popular Abstract
- This thesis explores the dynamics of relationships, with a focus on love, unpaid labour, and the unequal division of household responsibilities within heterosexual couples without children in Sweden. By using qualitative research methods, including interviews and thematic analysis, the study provides insights into how traditional gender roles and societal expectations shape the experiences of individuals.
The findings reveal that women often bear the disproportionate burden of unpaid labour, impacting and personal well-being while reinforcing patriarchal norms. Through the analysis of concepts such as "love labour," "doing gender," and "love power," the research underscores how unpaid labour is undervalued and exploited within... (More) - This thesis explores the dynamics of relationships, with a focus on love, unpaid labour, and the unequal division of household responsibilities within heterosexual couples without children in Sweden. By using qualitative research methods, including interviews and thematic analysis, the study provides insights into how traditional gender roles and societal expectations shape the experiences of individuals.
The findings reveal that women often bear the disproportionate burden of unpaid labour, impacting and personal well-being while reinforcing patriarchal norms. Through the analysis of concepts such as "love labour," "doing gender," and "love power," the research underscores how unpaid labour is undervalued and exploited within relationships.
By recognizing and addressing gender inequality, this research aims to promote more equitable intimate relationships. It contributes to broader sociological and gender studies discourse by providing a deeper understanding of how love and unpaid labour intersect in people's lives, shaping their experiences and relationships. (Less)
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- author
- Blomberg, Linnea LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- SIMZ21 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- unpaid labour, love, doing gender, love power, love labour, heterosexual relationships
- language
- English
- id
- 9159963
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- 2024-06-26 12:36:36
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- 2024-06-26 12:36:36
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abstract = {{This thesis explores the dynamics of relationships, focusing on the themes of love, unpaid labour and unequal division. This research examines how traditional gender roles and societal expectations shape the experiences of individuals within heterosexual relationships in Sweden. Through a qualitative methodology, including semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, the study reveals the multifaceted nature of love as both an emotional bond and a site of potential exploitation.
The findings highlight how the unequal division of unpaid labour perpetuates gender inequality, with women disproportionately bearing the burden of unpaid labour. This imbalance can have long term consequences and affect personal well-being but also reinforces patriarchal norms. The concepts of "love labour", “doing gender” and “love power” are analysed to understand how unpaid labour often are undervalued and exploited. The research underscores the importance of recognising and addressing gender inequality to promote more equitable intimate relationships.
This thesis contributes to the broader sociological and gender studies discourse on gender, unpaid labour, love and relationships by providing insights into the lived experiences of individuals navigating the complexities of love and unpaid labour.}},
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note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{“It Is Difficult to Do 50/50” - A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Unpaid Labour and Love Among Cohabiting Heterosexual Couples Without Children in Sweden}},
year = {{2024}},
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