family diversity Flashcards
what were the Rappaports 5 types of family diversity
- cultural
- life course
- organisational
- generational
- social class
what did Murdock believe about family diversity?
doesn’t believe in family diversity and the nuclear family is natural and universal
what did Willmott say about family diversity
family diversity is exaggerated but family structure has changed (dispersed extended family)
what did Julia Brannen say about family diversity?
family structures have changed and the new family type is the beanpole family
what did Michael Anderson say about family diversity?
family diversity has always been present in terms of structure, power, roles and relationships
functionalist view of FD
parsons- not family diversity but a change in structure to meet the needs of society (functional fit theory)
new right view of FD
Murray- diversity is the cause of society breakdown
the only correct family type is the patriarchal nuclear family
postmodernist view of FD
diversity is a result of growing choice in the modern world - society has become more individualised
feminist view of FD
Stacey - its a positive move for women as they can break away from traditional roles
what is the neo-conventional family?
Chester- its a nuclear family with more equality and symmetry
- statistics are misleading about the extent of family diversity
causes- changes in law
divorce reform act, legalisation of contraception, civil partnership act means diversity is easier
causes- changing social attitudes
declining stigma means family diversity is more acceptable
causes- changing role of women
rising feminism has given women more freedom and independence
causes- secularisation
declining power of the church = declining stigma eg. around divorce
