3.4: Ethnicity and family diversity Flashcards
Who says that when South Asian migrants first settled in the UK in large numbers from the 1950s onwards, they tended to bring the traditions of family life from their countries of origin?
Roger Ballard says that when South Asian migrants first settled in the UK in large numbers from the 1950s onwards, they tended to bring the traditions of family life from their countries of origin
Roger Ballard says that when South Asian migrants first settled in the UK in large numbers from the 1950s onwards, they tended to bring the traditions of family life from their countries of origin.
Asian families are still very what?
Asian families are still very traditional
Roger Ballard says that when South Asian migrants first settled in the UK in large numbers from the 1950s onwards, they tended to bring the traditions of family life from their countries of origin.
Asian families are still very traditional.
What will they do?
They will:
- Bring their traditions and values to contemporary UK
- Stick with them
Roger Ballard says that when South Asian migrants first settled in the UK in large numbers from the 1950s onwards, they tended to bring the traditions of family life from their countries of origin.
Asian families are still very traditional.
They will bring their traditions and values to contemporary UK and stick with them.
What did these include?
These included:
- A strong sense of obligation towards other family members
- A sense of family honour (referred to as izzat in many South Asian communities)
- A preference for marriages to be arranged or at least approved by parents
Roger Ballard says that when South Asian migrants first settled in the UK in large numbers from the 1950s onwards, they tended to bring the traditions of family life from their countries of origin.
Asian families are still very traditional.
They will bring their traditions and values to contemporary UK and stick with them.
These included a strong sense of obligation towards other family members, which should do what, a sense of family honour (referred to as izzat in many South Asian communities) and a preference for marriages to be arranged or at least approved by parents?
These included:
- A strong sense of obligation towards other family members, which should override the personal needs of individuals
- A sense of family honour (referred to as izzat in many South Asian communities)
- A preference for marriages to be arranged or at least approved by parents
Roger Ballard says that when South Asian migrants first settled in the UK in large numbers from the 1950s onwards, they tended to bring the traditions of family life from their countries of origin.
Asian families are still very traditional.
They will bring their traditions and values to contemporary UK and stick with them.
These included a strong sense of obligation towards other family members, which should override the personal needs of individuals, a sense of family honour (referred to as izzat in many South Asian communities), whereby what, and a preference for marriages to be arranged or at least approved by parents?
These included:
- A strong sense of obligation towards other family members, which should override the personal needs of individuals
- A sense of family honour (referred to as izzat in many South Asian communities), whereby the behaviour of individuals reflects on the family as a whole
- A preference for marriages to be arranged or at least approved by parents
Roger Ballard says that when South Asian migrants first settled in the UK in large numbers from the 1950s onwards, they tended to bring the traditions of family life from their countries of origin.
Asian families are still very traditional.
They will bring their traditions and values to contemporary UK and stick with them.
These included a strong sense of obligation towards other family members, which should override the personal needs of individuals, a sense of family honour (referred to as izzat in many South Asian communities), whereby the behaviour of individuals reflects on the family as a whole, and a preference for marriages to be arranged or at least approved by parents, why?
These included:
- A strong sense of obligation towards other family members, which should override the personal needs of individuals
- A sense of family honour (referred to as izzat in many South Asian communities), whereby the behaviour of individuals reflects on the family as a whole
- A preference for marriages to be arranged or at least approved by parents, because marriage involves not just a relationship between 2 individuals, but between 2 families
Roger Ballard says that when South Asian migrants first settled in the UK in large numbers from the 1950s onwards, they tended to bring the traditions of family life from their countries of origin.
Asian families are still very traditional.
They will bring their traditions and values to contemporary UK and stick with them.
These included a strong sense of obligation towards other family members, which should override the personal needs of individuals, a sense of family honour (referred to as izzat in many South Asian communities), whereby the behaviour of individuals reflects on the family as a whole, and a preference for marriages to be arranged or at least approved by parents, because marriage involves not just a relationship between 2 individuals, but between 2 families.
What can a strong sense of family honour lead to?
A strong sense of family honour can lead to honour killings
Roger Ballard says that when South Asian migrants first settled in the UK in large numbers from the 1950s onwards, they tended to bring the traditions of family life from their countries of origin.
Asian families are still very traditional.
They will bring their traditions and values to contemporary UK and stick with them.
These included a strong sense of obligation towards other family members, which should override the personal needs of individuals, a sense of family honour (referred to as izzat in many South Asian communities), whereby the behaviour of individuals reflects on the family as a whole, and a preference for marriages to be arranged or at least approved by parents, because marriage involves not just a relationship between 2 individuals, but between 2 families.
A strong sense of family honour can lead to honour killings.
Example
For example, ‘Murdered by my father’ on BBC iPlayer
More recently, there is evidence of change among South Asian families.
Example
For example:
- Younger generations expect more choice in their marriage partners
- Most South Asian households are now based around nuclear rather than extended families
Who (what year) suggests that South Asians remain in many ways more traditional than white people?
Berthoud (2001) suggests that South Asians remain in many ways more traditional than white people
Berthoud (2001) suggests that South Asians remain in many ways more traditional than white people, with couples being more likely to do what and less likely to do what?
Berthoud (2001) suggests that South Asians remain in many ways more traditional than white people, with couples being:
- More likely to marry and to marry earlier
- Less likely to divorce, cohabit or live alone
Who (what year) says that family size also remains larger among South Asians?
Lucinda Platt (2009) says that family size also remains larger among South Asians
Lucinda Platt (2009) says that family size also remains larger among South Asians. While only what % of white households contain 4 or more people, what % of Pakistani and what % of Bangladeshi households are this size?
While only 16% of white households contain 4 or more people:
- 43% of Pakistani
- 49% of Bangladeshi households are this size
Who (what year) found much lower rates of formal marriage among British African-Caribbeans and higher rates of divorce and separation?
Berthoud and Beishon (1997) found:
- Much lower rates of formal marriage among British African-Caribbeans
- Higher rates of divorce and separation
Berthoud and Beishon (1997) found much lower rates of formal marriage among British African-Caribbeans and higher rates of divorce and separation.
What does this mean?
This means that lone-parent families are more common among African-Caribbeans than other ethnic groups
Berthoud and Beishon (1997) found much lower rates of formal marriage among British African-Caribbeans and higher rates of divorce and separation.
This means that lone-parent families are more common among African-Caribbeans than other ethnic groups.
What can this be linked to?
This can be linked to the New Right
Berthoud and Beishon (1997) found much lower rates of formal marriage among British African-Caribbeans and higher rates of divorce and separation.
This means that lone-parent families are more common among African-Caribbeans than other ethnic groups.
This can be linked to the New Right.
As well as this, while rates of employment are lower among Pakistani and Asian mothers than whites, they are higher among who?
As well as this, while rates of employment are lower among:
1. Pakistani
2. Asian
mothers than whites, they are higher among African-Caribbean mothers
Berthoud and Beishon (1997) found much lower rates of formal marriage among British African-Caribbeans and higher rates of divorce and separation.
This means that lone-parent families are more common among African-Caribbeans than other ethnic groups.
This can be linked to the New Right.
As well as this, while rates of employment are lower among Pakistani and Asian mothers than whites, they are higher among African-Caribbean mothers, reflecting what?
As well as this, while rates of employment are lower among:
1. Pakistani
2. Asian
mothers than whites, they are higher among African-Caribbean mothers, reflecting a tradition of female independence in the black community
While lone parenthood is common among British African-Caribbean families, what can this be?
While lone parenthood is common among British African-Caribbean families, this can be misleading
While lone parenthood is common among British African-Caribbean families, this can be misleading.
Who (what year) found that extended family members, especially brothers and sisters, often provide support to lone parents?
Mary Chamberlain (1999) found that extended family members, especially:
1. Brothers
2. Sisters
,often provide support to lone parents
Who (what year) noted the existence of visiting relationships where lone mothers would have a male partner who visited them frequently, sometimes playing an active role as a parent?
Reynolds (2002) noted the existence of visiting relationships where lone mothers would have a male partner who visited them frequently, sometimes playing an active role as a parent
Who (what year) suggests that families in the UK can be placed on a scale ranging from old-fashioned values (exemplified by the traditional nuclear family) to modern individualism (represented by acceptance of diverse forms of families and households such as lone-parent and reconstituted families)?
Richard Berthoud (2001) suggests that families in the UK can be placed on a scale ranging from:
1. Old-fashioned values (exemplified by the traditional nuclear family)
to
2. Modern individualism (represented by acceptance of diverse forms of families and households such as lone-parent and reconstituted families)
Richard Berthoud (2001) suggests that families in the UK can be placed on a scale ranging from old-fashioned values (exemplified by the traditional nuclear family) to modern individualism (represented by acceptance of diverse forms of families and households such as lone-parent and reconstituted families). Berthoud argues that when considering the main ethnic groups in the UK, what communities are furthest along the road to individualism?
Berthoud argues that when considering the main ethnic groups in the UK, African-Caribbean communities are furthest along the road to individualism
Richard Berthoud (2001) suggests that families in the UK can be placed on a scale ranging from old-fashioned values (exemplified by the traditional nuclear family) to modern individualism (represented by acceptance of diverse forms of families and households such as lone-parent and reconstituted families). Berthoud argues that when considering the main ethnic groups in the UK, African-Caribbean communities are furthest along the road to individualism, even more so than whites, while South Asian communities, especially Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, tend to do what?
Berthoud argues that when considering the main ethnic groups in the UK:
1. African-Caribbean communities are furthest along the road to individualism, even more so than whites
,while
2. South Asian communities, especially Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, tend to maintain more traditional family values
Richard Berthoud (2001) suggests that families in the UK can be placed on a scale ranging from old-fashioned values (exemplified by the traditional nuclear family) to modern individualism (represented by acceptance of diverse forms of families and households such as lone-parent and reconstituted families). Berthoud argues that when considering the main ethnic groups in the UK, African-Caribbean communities are furthest along the road to individualism, even more so than whites, while South Asian communities, especially Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, tend to maintain more traditional family values. Who does Berthoud support?
Berthoud supports Ballard
Richard Berthoud (2001) suggests that families in the UK can be placed on a scale ranging from old-fashioned values (exemplified by the traditional nuclear family) to modern individualism (represented by acceptance of diverse forms of families and households such as lone-parent and reconstituted families).
Berthoud argues that when considering the main ethnic groups in the UK, African-Caribbean communities are furthest along the road to individualism, even more so than whites, while South Asian communities, especially Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, tend to maintain more traditional family values.
Berthoud supports Ballard.
Who (what year), however, criticises this argument?
Robin Mann (2009), however, criticises this argument
Richard Berthoud (2001) suggests that families in the UK can be placed on a scale ranging from old-fashioned values (exemplified by the traditional nuclear family) to modern individualism (represented by acceptance of diverse forms of families and households such as lone-parent and reconstituted families). Berthoud argues that when considering the main ethnic groups in the UK, African-Caribbean communities are furthest along the road to individualism, even more so than whites, while South Asian communities, especially Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, tend to maintain more traditional family values. Berthoud supports Ballard. Robin Mann (2009), however, criticises this argument, arguing what?
Robin Mann (2009), however, criticises this argument, arguing that aspects of British African-Caribbean family life such as:
1. Lone parenthood
2. Cohabitation
3. Childbearing outside marriage
actually reflect patterns that are traditional in many parts of the Caribbean
Richard Berthoud (2001) suggests that families in the UK can be placed on a scale ranging from old-fashioned values (exemplified by the traditional nuclear family) to modern individualism (represented by acceptance of diverse forms of families and households such as lone-parent and reconstituted families).
Berthoud argues that when considering the main ethnic groups in the UK, African-Caribbean communities are furthest along the road to individualism, even more so than whites, while South Asian communities, especially Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, tend to maintain more traditional family values.
Berthoud supports Ballard.
Robin Mann (2009), however, criticises this argument, arguing that aspects of British African-Caribbean family life such as lone parenthood, cohabitation and childbearing outside marriage actually reflect patterns that are traditional in many parts of the Caribbean.
This tends to question the idea that African-Caribbean families represent what?
This tends to question the idea that African-Caribbean families represent a form of modern individualism
