Definitions in changing patterns Flashcards
What is secularisation?
Decline in religious influence, contributing to more diverse family forms and attitudes towards marriage and cohabitation
What are changing attitudes to relationships?
Growing acceptance of cohabitation, same-sex relationships, and divorce
What is life expectancy?
Increased longevity impacts family structures, leading to multi-generational households
What is the conventional family?
Traditional nuclear family with distinct gender roles
What is the nuclear family?
A family unit consisting of two parents and their children
What are lone parent families?
Households headed by a single parent, often due to divorce or non-marital childbearing
What are lone parent households?
Individuals living alone, increasingly common due to ageing populations and individualisation
What are reconstituted/blended families?
Families formed through remarriage or cohabitation, combining children from previous relationships
What is cohabitation?
Couples living together without being married, reflecting changing societal norms
What are dual worker families?
Families where both partners are in paid employment, often balancing work and domestic responsibilities
What are same sex families?
Households headed by same-sex couples, reflecting greater social and legal recognition
What are beanpole families?
Multi-generational families with fewer children, characterised by longer lifespans
What is divorce reforms?
Legal changes making divorce more accessible, influencing family structures
What is organisational diversity?
Differences in family structures and roles, such as dual-earner or single-parent households
What is cultural diversity?
Family practices influenced by ethnicity, religion, and cultural backgrounds
