Historical Development Of The Family - Structure

Question 1

Write a note on the structure of the family during the pre industrial era
(3)

Answer 1

The extended family structure was the norm

More than one generation lived under the same roof or in the same area

This was done to run the family business together e.g. farm

Question 2

Write a note on the structure of the family during the post industrial era.
(2)

Answer 2

There was a move away from the rural extended family to the urban nuclear family

Due to many families having to move from rural locations to industrial towns and cities to find work

Question 3

Write a note on the structure of the family during the modern day.
(3)

Answer 3

The nuclear family is still the main type of family in Ireland today

However, many new types of families are now evident, e.g. one-parent and blended families

This is due to increased social acceptance of separation and divorce

Question 4

Why were extended families who lived together or near each other the norm during the pre industrial era?

Answer 4

This was done so that the family business such as a farm could be run together

Question 5

Why was there a move from rural extended families to the urban nuclear families during the post industrial era?

Answer 5

Due to many families having to move from rural locations to industrial towns and cities to find work

Question 6

Why are the more types of families other than nuclear and extended evident from the 1990s to today?

Answer 6

This is due to increased social acceptance of separation and divorce