Extended Fam Flashcards
Identify and explain 2 ways in which extended family’s important-example 1
DEVINE suggests geographical mobility had not destroyed kinship-cars and phones=contact. Most couples still keep in touch with their extended fam-especially with parents
Identify and explain 2 ways in which extended family’s important-point 1
People still stay in contact with kin regularly
Identify and explain 2 ways in which extended family’s important-explain1
It shows the degree of privatisation has been exaggerated-it’s assumed less family living together means ex fam becomes unimportant-Devine shows there is still regular contact within kin
Identify and explain 2 ways in which extended family’s important-point2
extended family remain an important source of help and support
Identify and explain 2 ways in which extended family’s important-example2
MCGLONE ET AL-families remain very close as they are needed for support and help- this means regular contact even if they live far away.
Identify and explain 2 ways in which extended family’s important-explain2
Means that for the most part the extended family depend on eachother which keeps good relationships
Identify and explain 2 ways in which the extended family remains important- intro
The extended family is a group consisting of all kin- includes at least 2 generations, normally under the same roof or living close by-it’s structure has changed over time and is often viewed as not import at anymore