Hectic teacher questions Flashcards
What type of family has many generations but not many within each generation?
Bean pole
Which sociologist thinks that childhood is disappearing?
Postman
Which sociologist completed a study looking at housewives and housework?
Oakely
Which family type has the mother in charge?
Matrifocal
Which perspective believes that the traditional family is disintegrating which is leading to the collapse of society?
New Right
What term is used to describe a family where there are multiple wives?
Polygyny
What is a symmetrical family?
Where there is equality between partners in terms of domestic labour and decision making
What is the expressive role?
Emotional support and caring role
What does the term ‘dark side of the family’ refer to?
Abuse and violence
What is a neo-conventional family?
Dual earning with traditional roles
What are the 5 types of diversity according to the Rapaports?
Class Cultural Life-course Generational Organisational
What is the postmodernist view of the family?
Creates family that suits needs at the time
Who believed that childhood isn’t disappearing but changing?
Wilmott and Young
Who looked into the historical differences in childhood?
Aires
What is the dual burden?
Domestic labour and emotional support
