modernism and the nuclear family Flashcards
define plurality
a range, uniqueness, more than one
neo-conventional nuclear family
a nuclear family composed of dual earners
what is a criticism of the nuclear family ( try to refer to a sociologist/or researcher)
Oakley and Thorne believe the nuclear family has been glorified, arguing it falsifies reality and obscures diversity.
what are some impacts of family diversity
more one persons households
more lone parent families
more cohabiting
more children being born outside of marriage
functionalist perspective on modernism and the nuclear family
they prefer and place high value on the nuclear family
parsons argued there is a functional fit between society and the nuclear family as it provides primary socialization for children and a stability within society.
what does Chester say about family diversity
people are not choosing to live in alternatives to the nuclear family permanently, most people experience the nuclear family at some part of their lives.
name the patterns Chester identifies revolving around houses
1) most people live in houses that are headed by a married couple
2)most children are reared by their natural parents.
what is a change that Chester argues is significant surrounding families
financial changes in a neo conventional nuclear family which is composed of dual earners.
Evaluate the functionalist view on family diversity and modernism
Feminists would criticize the functionalist view as they would argue that the neo conventional nuclear family does not show gender equality.
a strength is that is focuses on the positive aspects of the nuclear family
the New rights perspective on family diversity
An anti feminist and conservative view which opposes family diversity. The nuclear family is prioritized with the male being the breadwinner and female being a mother or house wife.
what do the New Right argue about lone parents families ?
lone mothers cannot discipline their children
lone-parent families leave boys without a male role model which results in educational failure and social instability
LPF are a burden on the welfare state
Evaluate The New right ideology surrounding family diversity
Feminists argue that The New Right ideology reinforces patriarchy. It prevents women from working leaving them financially dependent on men.
The view that cohabitation does not mean commitment is challenged as some view it as a permanent alternative to marriage
What did Benson find out about cohabiting parents
higher rate of family breakdown compared to married couples that had children together, 20% compared to 6%.
What are the feminist views on modernism and the nuclear family ?
They view the neo conventional nuclear family as oppressive and patriarchal. They are critical or sociologists like Oakley and the new right.
They think family diversity is a positive thing, they like the idea of individual choice and freedom for women.
Evaluate the Feminist view on THE nuclear family AND modernism
A strength of the feminist view is that it focuses on the changing position of women in society and their impact on the family
