Demographic Factors and Diversity Flashcards
What are the 2 experiences of family life?
- Asian family life
- black family life
According to Berthoud (1998), what experiences do Asians have when it comes to family life?
Pakistani and Bangladeshi made up of 4 people
Indian made up of 3 people
Normal nuclear family, however extended families are more common. Particularly the vertical extended family where there are 3 or more generations living in the same household.
According to Ballard (1982), what is Asian family life like?
Very traditional, comes from acceptance of traditional values. Asian people tend to marry younger and the nuclear families tend to be much bigger. They have an obligation to older relatives.
According to Mirza (1997), what is black family life like?
Half of all black families are lone parent, usually headed by a women. Found that black mums are better equipped to raise a family by herself.
According to Berthoud (1998), what is black family life like?
Culture of modern individualism in the black community. Women are likely to be empowered by other women and the idea of single parenthood is a symbol of excellence.
Also likely to be a matriarchal culture, which is made up of strong supportive women
According to Willmott (1988), how is the extended family making a comeback?
For many, the idea of a dispersed or modified extended family is becoming more common. Where people keep close relations with their extended kin without living with them. Made easier through technology.
As people are living longer, relationships with their grandparents are becoming more meaningful.
According to Brannen (2003) what is a beanpole family?
A tall thin family structure as a result of people having less babies. People are more likely to have meaningful relations with older relatives
According to Bell (1968), how do middle class and working class families differ?
Middle class = men more likely to maintain relations with older relatives for financial reasons.
Working class = women more likely to maintain relations with older relatives for domestic labour reasons
According to Finch and Mason (1993), what is duty obligation?
Found that 90% of families had given or received financial support to other families members.
Over 50% has given aid to relatives, for example if there were sick.
According to Cheal (2002), what is the pivot generation?
Where middle aged parents have to turn from their younger relations to look after their older relatives.
