Same-sex Families Flashcards
1
Q
In what year was it declared that homosexual couple in stable relationship can be defined as a family
A
1999
2
Q
In what year where same sex couples recognised as legal parents of children conceived through the use of donated sperm,eggs or embryos
A
2008
3
Q
How many relationships are same-sex
A
1 in 10
4
Q
Which sociologists is interested in the increase of same sex relations
A
Weeks
5
Q
Reasons for the increase in same - sex relationship
A
- change in norms
- Iiquid love
- law
- secularisation
6
Q
How is Liquid love increasing same sex families
A
Bauman: postmodernist
- liquid love
- ppl relationships and connections are based upon what satisfies their needs rather than being continued by social ties
7
Q
How does secularisation increase same sex families
A
- decreases in religious views
- more accepting of LGBTQ+ families
8
Q
How does change in law increase same sex families
A
More freedom 2013 - same m sex marriage legalised 2002 - same sex families able to adopt 1969- homosexuality decriminalised 2003 - clause 28 repealed meaning you can teach about homosexuality again
