Diversity

Question 1

What is modernism

Answer 1

An er of human history from 1650 to 1950 characterised by scientific thinking, individualism, industrialisation and technical development.
Modernist view = Functionalist view.

Question 2

Functionalist view outlined.

Answer 2

The traditional nuclear family works perfectly and is the best family, with other family types being dysfunctional. It is suited to the needs of society because of strict gender roles. It relies on primary socialisation and.
(modern)

Question 3

New right view outlined

Answer 3

A conservative, anti-feminist perspective opposed to family diversity. Only normal family type is the patriarchal nuclear one. A married couple, dependant children and clear cut division in labours. It is ‘natural’ as it’s based on biological differences.

Question 4

Views of the new right view.

Answer 4

Lone mothers cannot discipline properly.
Lone parents mean lack of role models, leading to delinquency and failure.
Families that don’t follow this view are poorer and burden the welfare state and taxpayers.

Modern family structures are wrong.

Question 5

An example of a New right view policy

Answer 5

2 Child benefit funding policy.
Bedroom tax on housing benefits

Question 6

Benson (2010)

Answer 6

Marriage is more stable: Divorce rates are lower than breakup rates. This is because marriage requires deliberate commitment and responsibility.

Question 7

Chester (1985)

Answer 7

Neo conventional family- A nuclear family with a working mother. Diversity is not significant, and dual-income is vital to the neo-conventional family. (modern)

Question 8

What is post modernism

Answer 8

The institutions and ways of living have been replaced to such a profound extent that our society is fundamentally different to the modern society.

Question 9

What are the key features of a post modern society

Answer 9

Media saturated and hyper-realism
Fragmented
Consumerist
Global
Culturally diverse

Question 10

What is media-saturation

Answer 10

Being surrounded and immersed in the media.

Question 11

What is hyper-realism

Answer 11

The blur of fiction and reality- Not knowing the difference between characters and actors.

Question 12

What is fragmentation

Answer 12

There are different types of familied based on structures, gender roles, religions, and traditional/non-traditional views.

Question 13

What is consumerism

Answer 13

You are what you consume- Anything you watch or do- Reading is consumerism, people you talk to are consumerism.

Question 14

What is Cheal- Post modern families

Answer 14

There is no longer a dominant family structure. Individuals have more choice in lifestyle, personal relationships and family agreements. This gives individuals more freedom but a higher risk of instability.

Question 15

Stacey (1998)-Post modern families

Answer 15

Greater freedom in families benefits women as they become free from patriarchal oppression, and can shape families to fit their needs. She found that ‘divorce-extended families’, families connected by divorce rather than marriage, were much more common.

Question 16

Individualisation thesis (post modern)

Answer 16

Traditional social structures such as class or gender don’t define roles. People use a ‘do it yourself’ biography that individuals construct for themselves.

Question 17

Same sex couples (post modern)

Answer 17

They are pioneers that lead to more family types that aren’t influenced by tradition. Relationships are base on choice and serve their own needs rather than conform to pre-existing norms of society.

Question 18

Connectedness thesis (modern)

Answer 18

Smart states that we are social beings who make choices in a social context. We live in networks of relationships and interwoven personal histories that decide our own relationships.

Question 19

Personal life perspective (modern)

Answer 19

Smart and May state that there is more diversity however choices are made in social context due to the influence of structures such as class. People’s choice is exaggerated.

Question 20

Giddens pure relationships (Late Modern)

Answer 20

Relationships are base don choice, not law, social norms or religion. They satisfy each others needs and is a process o self discovery. They don’t last as long as marriage.