changing family patterns-same-sex relationships

Question 1

when was the first gay marriage and where?

Answer 1

in 2001 - Netherlands

Question 2

how many countries legalise gay marriage?

Answer 2

18 countries legalise gay marriage

Question 3

when was the same sex marriage for couples act introduced in UK

Answer 3

2013-introduced civil marriage for same-sex couples in England and Wales

Question 4

is being homosexual more common?

Answer 4

-still a crime in 77 countries around the world, carries dealth penalty in 7

Question 5

stonewall (2008)
how many adults in Britain today have same-sex relationships

Answer 5

initiater of gay rights, stonewall riots enabled gay parades
-5-7% of adults in Britain today have same-sex relationships

Question 6

reasons for increase in same-sex relationships

Answer 6

-secularisation
-change in attitudes
-social policy

Question 7

change in attitudes

Answer 7

-less social stigma attached to LGBTQ, which means that individuals are able to be more comfortable in same-sex marriage –> mainly due to media and more exposure of celebrities promoting the movement , increased awareness

Question 8

secularisation

Answer 8

means individuals less likely to fear punishment for going against the norm, less fearful of the concept of hell

Question 9

social policy

Answer 9

-legislation same-sex marriages allowed -2013
- civil partnership act (2005)
-discrimination of male homosexuality (1969)

Question 10

radical feminists view on same-sex relationships

Answer 10

-radical feminists agree believe in political lesbianism, separation thus same-sex marriage mean women can no longer be exploited by men

Question 11

functionalists view on same-sex relationships

Answer 11

-against same-sex relationships as they belive you need nuclear family and the men + women performing expressive + instrumental role to adequately socialise children + reinforce value consensus