Functions of the family-Postmodernism

Question 1

Stacey

Answer 1

Believes greater choice of family type has benefited women because they can choose to be free of patriarchal family structures
Can choose family type that will work best for them

Question 2

Beck

Answer 2

The “standard biography” has been replaced with a “do-it-yourself biography”

Standard biography-go through life that was laid out for you
Do-it-yourself biography-choose own path in life, choose family type best suited to you

Question 3

Giddens

Answer 3

Confluent love-in our lives we have lots of relationships, constantly changing relationship to suit our needs