Personal life Flashcards
What is the focus of personal life in relationships?
The meaning people give to relationships and definitions, using a bottom-up approach.
What does ‘nuclear fam =/= most common’ imply?
The nuclear family is not necessarily the most common family structure.
What is a limitation of a wide view of relationships?
A too wide view, including all kinds, ignores what is special about certain relationships.
What does ‘Beyond Ties Tipper’ refer to?
The importance of a range of relationships, including friends, close friends, LGBT relationships, and pets.
How do children view pets in the context of family?
Children often view pets as part of the family.
What is the interactionist view of family?
A wider view than just the traditional family, focusing on the individual and their interactions.
What is a significant aspect of donor children according to Nordqvist & Smart?
Social relations are more important than genetic ties; for example, an egg donor-conceived child may define their mother in terms of time and effort.
What does the concept of family construction show?
It illustrates how family is constructed through relationships and social connections.
