Postmodernism and the Family Flashcards
1
Q
Postmodernists say diversity in family structures is a ____ thing. There is a much __ range of living options available these days - because of social and _____ changes.
A
- Good
- Wider
- Cultural
2
Q
What did Judith Stacey say (1990)?
A
That there will never be one dominant type of family in western culture again. An individual is never fixed, they can move from one family structure into another, contemporary living is more varied and flexible.
3
Q
What is a criticism of postmodernism and the family?
O’brien and Jones - 1996
A
That movement through different family types isn’t all that common. O’brien and Jones concluded individuals only experience one or two family types in their lifetime.
