3B Society: Social Values and Practice

Question 1

Explain why work structure has caused a change within families

Answer 1

• More females in the workforce compared to previous generations and higher positions
• Increase in number of stay at home dads
• Females take on most domestic roles still and male experience in the workforce has not changed

Question 2

Explain why reduction in the amount of children has caused a change within families

Answer 2

• The cost of living prices have increased therefore families are having less children
• Both parents in modern times are wanting to work for a higher income therefore do not have the time for lots of children, if any at all

Question 3

Explain how increased life expectancy has changed the family

Answer 3

• Life expectancy in AUS is amongst the highest in the world

- Can now find families of four generations, have to figure out what roles all generations in the family play

Question 4

Explain why mobility of the workforce has caused a change within families

Answer 4

• People don’t need to work in the place they grew up

- Technology allows people to keep in contact with family even if they live elsewhere

Question 5

What are the 5 changes according to Stanley, Richardson and Prior that negatively impact on children’s health and development

Answer 5

• Demographic changes
• Economic changes
• Women in the workforce
• Changes in family structure
• Increase in technology

Question 6

What are the five types of grandparenting according to Peterson (2004)?

Answer 6

• Formal (over 65, go to special occasions)
• Fun seeking (50, play)
• Remote (little contact)
• Parent surrogates ( took over parenting due to absent parents)
• Font of wisdom (maintain fam traditions)