modernism

Question 1

functionalist perspective

Answer 1

the nuclear family are a functional fit
they are socially and geographically mobile
- primary socialisation for children
- stabilisation of adult parents

Question 2

new rights perspective

Answer 2

traditional nuclear family
division of labour
biological differences
rise in crime rate in same sex etc
lone mothers - discipline
lone parent - male role model
- welfare and tax burden

Question 3

bensons study

Answer 3

within first 3 years
cohabiting couples - 20% breakdown
married couples - 5% breakdown

Question 4

evaluation

Answer 4

women are at forefront of patriarchy - feminists
there are many variations of roles of gender in families across cultures

Question 5

chester

Answer 5

neo conventional family - both spouses work
lifecyel - people either strive or have been in a nuclear family
past family future family
- exaggerated!!