Family diversity

Question 1

What does functionalism argue ?

Answer 1

Parsons says that there is a functional fit between the nuclear family and modern society and that it is uniquely suited to fit the needs of modernity

Question 2

What do the new right argue ?

Answer 2

Like functionalists they agree there is only one traditionally correct family type that is based on fundamental biological principles

Question 3

In what way does Oakley (1997) disagree with the new right ?

Answer 3

She argues that the roles of men and women in the family are not biologically fixed

Question 4

What is the family type that Robert Chester recognises ?

Answer 4

The Neo-conventional family which is essentially the same a the nuclear family with an equal devision of labour

Question 5

What are the Rapoports 5 types of family diversity ?

Answer 5

Organisational diversity
Cultural diversity
Social class diversity
Life stage diversity
Generational diversity

Question 6

What does stacey (1998) say ?

Answer 6

Greater freedom and choice has benefited women enabling them to be free from patriarchal oppression

Question 7

What is the individualisation thesis ?

Answer 7

Giddens & Beck’s ideas that traditional social structures such as class gender and family have lost much of their influence over society

Question 8

What does beck (1992) define the negotiated family as ?

Answer 8

A family type that doesn’t conform to traditional or even societal norms or values but instead to the attitudes values and needs of its members