Families And Households Flashcards
Which sociologist coined the the term “warm bath theory”
Parsons
Which sociologist believes childhood is disappearing
Postman
What is meant by the term the “triple shift”
Women’s work in a household being broken up into
-paid work
-emotional
-domestic labour
One way childhood could be viewed as toxic
-over protection leading to a lack of independence and life skills
-too much pressure on success may lead to a toxic enviroment
What sociologist has been associated with “sociology of the personal life”
Carol smart
Name one policy from within the last 40 years (1970) that has impacted the family
Children Act (1989)
Which sociologist studied housewives and housework
Ann Oakley
What is the name of the family type In which the mother is in charge
Matriarchal family
What perspective believes the traditional family is disintegrating which is leading to the collapse of society
New right
What is the general trend in births since 1900
A decline
One reason for the rise in divorce
-Changing social opinion and greater acceptance towards divorce
-the divorce reform act
What is a social norm
Behaviour or belief that is accepted within a society
What is meant by “infant mortality rate”
Number of infant deaths, before the age of 1, per 1,000 live births
Difference between arranged and forced marriage
Arranged marriage involves family involvement with consent, while forced marriage involves no consent from one or both parties
What is migration
Migration is the movement of people out from one place to another
What is the term used to describe a family with multiple wives
Polygyny
What is a symmetrical family
A symmetrical family is one where both partners share equal roles and responsibilities
What is meant by fertility rate
Fertility rate is the average amount of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
How often is the UK census
Every 10 years
what type of family has many generations but not many individuals within each generation
Vertical family
