Changing Patterns Of Family Life - Same Sex Relationships

Question 1

What are the 4 Main reasons for the change in attitudes towards same - sex relationships ?

Answer 1

1. Greater social acceptance
2. Changes in legislation
3. Changes in attitudes to relationships
4. Changing representations in the media

Question 2

How has greater social acceptance of same sex relationships changed family life ?

Answer 2

1. The process of secularisation has led to greater independence of moral judgements and acceptance of the lgbtq community

Question 3

What are the legislations that have changed the acceptance of Same sex relationships ? (3 main points ) out of 5

Answer 3

1. Decriminalisation of male homosexuality in 1969
2. Adoption allowed for same sex couples in 2002
3. Repeal of section 28 in 2003
4. Civil partnerships act 2005
5. Same sex marriage allowed in 2013

Question 4

How have changes in attitudes towards same sex relationships increased overall acceptance of same sex relationships ?

Answer 4

1. Evolution of views from on generation to another and people are nowadays more open with sexuality - Baumans liquid love

Question 5

How have changes in the media caused greater acceptance of same sex relationships ? (1 negative 2 positives)

Answer 5

1. Moral panics surrounding aids
2. Greater representation of same sex relationships
3. High profile figures openly declaring their sexuality and becoming part of mainstream media

Question 6

Evaluations of changing acceptance of same sex relationships

Answer 6

1. There are still social stigmas to do with same sex marriage in certain communities
2. Difficult to tell if there’s been an increase in same sex relationships or if there has been increased openness