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Conjugal Role

The conjugal role refers to the separation of roles within the household based on the individual’s gender. This allows for a clear differentiation and segregation of tasks based on the role of the individual within the family. Traditional conjugal roles are that women are the main caregivers and housewives whilst men are the breadwinners and disciplinarians.