Postmodernism

Question 1

What is the post modernist view?

Answer 1

We no longer live in a modern society
Increased choice = diversity
Collapse of grand narratives and ways to live

Question 2

Giddens & Beck view of the family

Answer 2

Traditional social structures have lost a lot of the influence they had over people’s lives
In the past people were defined by ascribes roles based on class, gender, and religion
Giddens argues that contraception and female independence has caused this

Question 3

Stacey’s view of the family

Answer 3

Greater freedom and choice has benefited women
People choice family to fit their needs
Women have caused this

Question 4

Evaluation

Answer 4

PLP- exaggerates how much choice people have about family
Vanessa May-“Their view is based of a white middle class man”
Carol Smart-people live in a web of connectedness, networks of previous relationships and personal histories strongly influence and shape our range of options and choices