Family Diversity Flashcards
What is the approximate number of families in the UK as of 2022?
Approx. 14.9 million families
This figure reflects the total number of families within the UK context.
What family structure was most common in Britain until the 1960s?
Nuclear Family
Approximately 14.9 NF families in Uk
The nuclear family consists of two parents and their children.
What type of family structure evolved into the ‘symmetrical family’ by the 1970s?
Extended Family
The symmetrical family is characterized by more equal roles between partners.
(Young and Willmott 1970s)
What percentage of families were lone parents in 2022?
15%
This includes either a single mother or father with children.
What is the estimated number of lone parents in the UK as of 2022?
2.9 million lone parents
This figure reflects the growing trend of single-parent households.
What term describes the breaking away from traditional family structures?
Individualisation
This concept relates to the shift towards personal choice in family arrangements. (Non traditional family households, Postmodernism)
What type of family structure is referred to as ‘reconstituted family’?
Step Families
These families include children from previous relationships and new partnerships.
(Becoming more popular, Giddens confluente love)
As of 2013, how many same-sex families with children were recorded in the UK?
Around 13,000
This data highlights the relatively small number of same-sex families compared to nuclear families.
What percentage of families were identified as reconstituted families in 2011?
Around 11%
This reflects the growing acceptance and prevalence of blended families.
What legal change in 2002 affected same-sex couples in the UK?
Legalized the right to adopt children
This change significantly impacted family structures involving same-sex couples.
Fill in the blank: The emergence of families is increasingly characterized by _______.
Family Diversity
Family diversity refers to the variety of family structures that exist in society today.
What was the increase in the number of children living with lone parents?
Increased by 17.5%
This statistic indicates a trend towards more children being raised in single-parent households.
Which family type includes children from previous heterosexual marriages or relationships?
Blended Families
These families are formed when one or both partners have children from prior relationships.
True or False: The traditional family structure is still considered the ‘normal’ family in the 21st century.
False
There is no longer a singular definition of a ‘typical’ family in modern society.
