Ethnic differences In Family Patterns

Question 1

Mirza (1997)

Answer 1

Higher rate of lone parent families among black people isn’t the result of disorganisation but rather reflects the high value black women place on independence

Question 2

Reynolds (2010)

Answer 2

Statistics = misleading
Many apparently ‘lone’ parents are in stable, supportive but non- cohabiting relationships

Question 3

Ballard (1982)

Answer 3

Extended family ties provided important source of support among Asian migrants during the 50s and 60s