family diversity

Question 1

modernism what is this perspective

Answer 1

-studies of the world were guided by rational,scientific thinking
-main modernist theories are structuralist ones- functionalists and classical marxism, positivism also key modernist theory

Question 2

what is modernism?

Answer 2

modernism is the period of industrialisation and urbanisation that began with industrial revolution
-rational, scientific thinking valued

Question 3

Robert chester

Answer 3

-acknowledges that family types are more diverse now than in the past but criticises rapports as he argues the extent of family diversity is exaggerated in contemporary society
-chester argues that throughout the life course most people will inevitably end up in couples with with children

Question 4

what does Robert Chester think is the only important change

Answer 4

-there has been a move from the traditional nuclear family to what he calls a ‘neo conventional family’

Question 5

the neo-conventional family

Answer 5

similair to Y+M’s symmetrical family, dual earner family, shared roles

Question 6

Rapoports 5 types of family diversity

Answer 6

-organisational
-cultural
-class
-life course
-cohort