post-modernism- Family Flashcards
what are the three stages of society that the family changes through?
pre industrial society, Agrarian
modern, industrial society
post modern, post industrial society
what was life like in pre-industrial society?
life was stable and predictable. People acted on the basis of tradition. Role and status in society were fixe.
What was life like in modern, industrial society?
social life became based on rationality rather than tradition. Life is less predictable, more uncertainty and rapid change.
What was lifelike in post modern, post industrial society?
a decline in rationality, more choices for individuals. Identity becomes fluid, life is more uncertainty and there is more change
What was Giddens Plastic sexuality?
sexuality that can be shaped according to individual erotic needs. Free from the needs of reproduction, individuals look for this now
What was Giddens confluent love?
argues that individuals are now looking to create meaningful relationships based on love and respect
What was Giddens reflexive project of self?
reflecting your identity, this can change based on what you want- this is how you can improve your situation
What did Beck and Beck Gernshein say individuals were?
individuals are now more selfish and individualistic
What was Beck and Beck Gernsheins fragmentation in social life?
social life is fragmented and split up, we not don’t know people in our local communities because they go different schools.
What did Beck and Beck Gernshein say about globalisation?
society is more involved and aware of global issues, more globally conscious . example- we are aware of the icebergs melting
What did Beck and Beck Gernshein say society was?
society is media saturated- engulfed by the media
What was Kyotards meta-narratives?
classical theories like marxism, feminism and functionalism are outdated and not relevant to society
What did Lyotard say individuals experience?
individuals experience conflict from the increased choice in society
What did Lyotard say was the reason for increased divorce rates?
caused by chaotic personal choice, people are looking for more in relationships
How did Lyotard describe the family?
zombie family- family are alive but lack relationship and don’t know each other. Bonds are weaker than they used to.
What did Judith Stacey say about the family?
we have arrived at the “Post modern” family, in post modern society the family is “Diverse, fluid and resolved”
