Social Studies

Grade 10
Assignment 2
Due Date: Friday, March 8, 2024 @ 10:10 am

ALL answers MUST be given in complete sentences.

Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, or proposal for that reason, you should develop
your response fully.

Sam lives with his parents, sister, and grandmother. His mother who used to be a housekeeper is now
an accountant. His father who is a land surveyor now does a share of the household chores. Each
member has an important role.
(a) (i) Identify the family type to which Sam belongs. (1 mark)
(ii) State ONE likely role of the grandmother in the family. (l mark)
(iii)state two factors that may have caused the mother's role to change in this household.
(2 marks)
(b)Give two reasons why Sam's father may think that his traditional role in the family is changing. (4
marks)
(c) Suggest, giving full details, THREE actions parents may take to deal with any negative effect of the
changing roles of family members. (6 marks)
(Ð Explain fully why EACH strategy suggested in (d) (i) above, is likely to be successful
(6 marks)
Total 20 marks
Answers:
(a)
(i) Sam's family consists of parents, a sibling, and a grandparent, making it a nuclear family.
(ii) The grandmother could play several roles in the family, such as:
 Caregiver: She might help with childcare, allowing Sam's parents to work full-time.
 Emotional Support: She could provide emotional support and guidance to family members.
 Preserving Family Traditions: She might help maintain family traditions.
(iii) Factors that May Have Caused the Mother's Role Change:
1. The mother might have pursued further education or training, leading to career advancement and a
shift in her role from housekeeper to accountant.
2. Growing towards shared responsibilities within families might have influenced their decision to
share household chores more equally.

(b)
1. His wife's career advancement and his involvement in household chores might differ from what he
traditionally envisioned as his role.
2. Evolving societal norms around gender roles and shared domestic responsibilities might challenge
his perception of traditional family roles.

(c)
1. Open Communication: Parents can have open and honest communication with each other and
their children about their feelings regarding changing roles and responsibilities. This allows for
clear expectations, adjustments, and mutual understanding.
2. Shared Decision-Making: Involving all family members in decision-making regarding household
chores, schedules, and activities fosters a sense of ownership and collaboration within the family.
3. Quality Time Together: Despite changing roles, parents can ensure they dedicate quality time for
individual interactions with each child and as a family. This strengthens their bond and allows for
open communication and support.

(d) (i)
1. Open Communication:
 Creates a safe space for expressing feelings and concerns, leading to better understanding and
problem-solving.
 Fosters collaboration and allows for mutually agreeable adjustments to roles and responsibilities.
2. Shared Decision-Making:
 Empowers all family members, fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility.
 Encourages active participation and reduces resentment towards imposed roles.

3. Quality Time Together:

 Strengthens family bonds and provides a foundation for open communication and support.
 Creates a sense of unity and belonging despite changing roles within the family.

By implementing these strategies, parents can create a supportive and adaptable family environment
that thrives despite changing roles and expectations.