SA2 Flashcards
why are marriage rates changing? (three reasons)
secularisation
increase in cohabitation
changing attitudes towards marriage
why are more people getting divorced? (three reasons)
changes in law (1969 divorce reform act)
secularisation - it is now more socially acceptable because of the decline of religion
increased financial independency for women
what does Giddens say about marriage?
more people seek relationships to satisfy themselves instead of traditional reasons such as having a family.
what does Stacy say about marriage?
greater choice has benefited women as they can free themselves from patriarchal oppression
what does Beck say about marriage?
we now live in a risk society where people are more aware of risks - marriage is now seen as a risk so is less common
functionalist view on FD?
believe the nuclear family is best which discourages diversity, but functionalists believe family diversity meets the changing needs of society
new right view on FD?
does not support as only the nuclear family can perform the irreducable functions. they are particularly against lone parent families
feminist view on FD?
supportive as it provides an alternative from the nuclear family
it also provides more freedom for women to escape patriarchy
PoMo view on FD?
supportive as it reflects an increase in choice in society
