Role Relationship Quiz
Together Forever, Aid Association for Lutherans, Appleton, WI, 1997, pp. 118-119
Role Relationship Quiz
On separate sheets of paper, each rate the following statements based on your personal thoughts and feelings.
1 = Strongly disagree 1. Husbands should share in household duties equally. 2. Husbands should have the final say on important decisions. 3. Husbands should be willing to cook, clean and do the same household tasks as their wives. 4. Husbands should be the head of the family. 5. A husband's occupation should be the first priority in determining where a couple will live. 6. Some of the tasks one does around the house should be based on one's skills and interests. 7. If she wants, a wife should be able to keep her maiden name after marriage. 8. A husband should be as willing to adapt his lifestyle as his wife is. 9. If they want to work, wives should be encouraged and supported by their husbands. 10. When children are young, their mother should stay home and care for them. Scoring Now, total your points for questions 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 & 9 ________ Then, subtract your total points for questions 2, 4, 5 & 10 ________ Total ________ Then, add 24 to that total ________ Now you have your score: Your score ________ Your partner's score________ Use the following chart to interpret your scores. Interpretation of Scores: Very Egalitarian 41-50 Generally Egalitarian 36-40 Transitional 31-35 Generally Traditional 21-30 Very Traditional 10-20 Compare your scores. What kind of marriage do each of you want? Read on to understand the three different types of marriages in more detail.
2 = Disagree
3 = Undecided
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly agree
