family diversity Flashcards
what does the new right believe?
opposed to diversity
one type of family only (nuclear)
what does functionalists (parsons) believe?
nuclear family fits needs for modern society as it stable and effective
why does oakely (feminist) criticise new right?
argues it assumes husband and wife roles are fixed by biology where it oppresses women
what does chester argue?
recognise there has been an increase in family diversity recently, believing parson’s nuclear family now has a division of labour (neo conventional family) which is a duel earner family
what do the rapoports argue?
diversity is central importance of understanding family life, believing we have moved away from traditional family as a dominant type
what does mirza argue?
argues the higher rate of lone parents among black people is not result of disorganisation but reflects independence for women
what is the post modern phase?
since the late 20th century, society has moved on from the modernism phase
gives diversity and fragmentation as people can create own life styles and identities
rapid social changes (technology etc)
life is less predictable
what is individualisation?
the individuals have a choice of family
what do giddens and beck argue?
that traditional social structures, such as class and gender, have lost much influence as there are no longer fixed rules as we are more freed/’disembedded’
what does the personal life perspective mean?
individualism thesis exaggerates how much choice people have
what is the connectedness thesis?
choices made within a web of connectedness
