Identify and explain two reasons for the growth of dual career families

Question 1

point 1

Answer 1

One reason is the increase in womens emancipation which is freeing of women in terms of political liberation and social change.

Question 2

example 1

Answer 2

Sharpe showed that young women’s ambitions altered from 1970 to 1990 reflecting changes in their values. In the 1970’s they prioritised marriage, relationships and children whereas by the 1990’s they highlighted career, money, friendship and relationships more equally. This reflects their changing values.

Question 3

explain 1

Answer 3

This is a reason for the growth of dual career families because women now don’t want to settle for marriages where they are forced into being a housewife as they have higher ambitions for their careers.

Question 4

point 2

Answer 4

Another reason is the growth of individualization. Individualisation involves an extension of the areas of life in which individuals are expected to make their own decisions.

Question 5

example 2

Answer 5

Beck and Beck-Gernsheim argue that With increased opportunities for women in education and employment, Now, both men and women might seek fulfilling careers. Whereas in premodern societies people had little choice about their roles in families so women wouldn’t have an opportunity to have a career.

Question 6

explain 2

Answer 6

This shows that there has been a growth of dual career families as previously women wouldn’t have the choice to have a career, but now they’re keen to have one as it is an increasing option for them.

Question 7

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Answer 7

One of the key social changes of this century has been the changes in the roles of men and women. These changes have made gender roles in the family more equal and have lead to more dual career families.