hectic teach flashcard 2
What is the expressive role?
The emotional support and caring role
Which sociologist is associated with toxic childhood?
Sue Palmer
Which sociologists is associated with the “Cushioning Effect
Zarestsky
What does the term “Dark side of the family” refer to?
Abuse and Violence in the family
What is a neo-conventional family?
Duel earning family with traditional roles
What are the 5 types of diversity according to the Rapaports?
Cultural, Life course, Organisational, Generational, Social Class.
Give one reason for the rise in cohabitation.
Secularisation, Less stigma, women’s financial independence, rising disillusionment with
marriage.
Who are the two main Functionalist thinkers who discuss the family?
Murdock and Parsons
What are the 4 functions of the family according to Murdock?
Economic, Reproduction, Socialisation, Stabilisation of Sex Drive.
What is the definition of death rate?
Number of deaths per year per 1000 of the population.
What are three types of feminism?
Radical, Liberal, Marxist, Duel Systems, Intersectional
What is meant by Joint Conjugal roles.
Partners share the domestic labour and leisure time.
What is the postmodernist view of the family?
We create the family that suits are needs at that moment in time.
What is the term for when society and families focus on the needs of the children?
Child Centered
Define the term family.
A group of people bonded by blood or legal means.
