Postmodernism Flashcards
1
Q
Postmodernists believe i_________ make c_____ about their family life
A
- Individuals
* Choices
2
Q
What family type has replaced the nuclear family according to Beck?
A
Negotiated family
3
Q
What is a negotiated family?
A
Families that don’t conform to traditional family norms but decide what is best for them through negotiations
4
Q
What does Cheal believe has happened to the family and society?
A
It’s went through a radical change and is now chaotic and fragmented
5
Q
Give a criticism of postmodernism
A
- Ignore power structures and how they affect choice
- Marxists + feminists - working class and girls don’t have as much choice
- Ignores other aspects of identity such as ethnicity that may also affect choice
