Families and relationships - reasons for family/household diversity in contemporary UK Flashcards
What is family diversity?
Family diversity refers to the variety of family structures and types that exist in society.
Name three types of family structures that are common in the UK.
Nuclear families, single-parent families, and extended families.
True or False: The traditional nuclear family is the only accepted family structure in contemporary UK.
False
What is a nuclear family?
A nuclear family consists of two parents and their children living together.
Fill in the blank: A __________ family is one where a single parent raises one or more children.
single-parent
What is an extended family?
An extended family includes additional relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
List one reason for the increase in family diversity in the UK.
Increased acceptance of different lifestyles and relationships.
What does the term ‘same-sex families’ refer to?
Families where parents are of the same sex, either through marriage or cohabitation.
True or False: Cohabitation is less common than marriage in the UK.
False
Define ‘blended families’.
Blended families are formed when one or both partners in a relationship have children from previous relationships.
What is the impact of social attitudes on family diversity?
Social attitudes have become more accepting of various family structures, leading to increased family diversity.
What role does the economy play in family diversity?
Economic factors, such as financial independence and employment opportunities, influence family structure choices.
Fill in the blank: The __________ of divorce has contributed to family diversity.
legalization
What is the significance of cultural diversity in UK families?
Cultural diversity introduces different family practices and structures, enriching family life.
True or False: Family diversity leads to social instability.
False
What is a ‘child-free’ family?
A family in which the partners choose not to have children.
Name a factor that has influenced the rise of single-parent families.
High divorce rates.
What does cohabitation refer to?
Cohabitation refers to couples living together without being legally married.
What is the trend in marriage rates in the UK?
Marriage rates have generally declined in recent years.
Fill in the blank: __________ families are often formed through adoption or surrogacy.
Same-sex
What is the relationship between education and family diversity?
Higher levels of education often correlate with delayed marriage and childbearing, influencing family structures.
True or False: All family types are equally represented in UK society.
False
What is the impact of technology on family diversity?
Technology has enabled new forms of relationships and family structures, such as online dating and virtual parenting.
What is the ‘traditional family’ often seen as?
A family structure consisting of a heterosexual couple with children.
