SOCIAL STUDIES

Question 1

changes in family from the middle of the 20th century to now-

Answer 1

family size
- used to be much larger [six people] now it is more common to be 3/4 people
- same sex couples can now start families
- dual income parents
higher standard of living and working
means that childcare is used more often as both parents are busy
- catholic church used to have large influence on families
- parents are less strictly defined by gender roles, leading to more equality.

Question 2

universality of the family

Answer 2

the presence of family in every society, they differ dependent on the culture and society surrounding them.

Question 3

kinship

Answer 3

• relationships between the family
• blood and marriage relationships

Question 4

monogamy

Answer 4

• married to one partner at a time

Question 5

legal options available to marriages that have broken down

Answer 5

divorce and legal annulment

divorce - spouses wishing to end an existing legal marriage, make an application to the court of a degree of divorce

• must be apart 2 of the previous three years
• no prospect of reconciliation
• custody of children and property must be sorted
• right to remarry

Question 6

legal obligations of marriage in Ireland

Answer 6

• 3 month notice to the state
• you cannot be under 18 unless you are above 16 with parents consent
• you legally cannot be in a existing marriage, you must be single, widowed, divorced
• must be at a registered venue
• can’t be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• needs to be voluntary for both parties
• cannot be between close blood relations.

Question 7

socio-economic factors effecting older family members

Answer 7

• grandparents are expected to childmind as childcare is very expensive and it is easier for some people to just let their parents mind their children
• due to their high standards of living, older children are now depending on their parents financially.
• single parents rely on grandparents for emotional and financial support.
• grandparents now live longer due to medicines growth and increased healthcare.
• provide support and advice for their grandchildren [for some people, it is easier to talk to their grandparents then their parents]

Question 8

why you should make a will?

Answer 8

guarantees that your property and your money is not passed on to your loved ones

avoids inheritance tax.

funeral arrangements are carried out.

Question 9

procedure involved to make a will

Answer 9

• employs a solicitor
• list your assets.
• list beneficiaries
• you need two witnesses.
• include funeral arrangement provisons.

Question 10

benefits of pre-marriage courses

Answer 10

• allows you to discuss important details before marriage e.g. children, finances.
• discuss certain scenarios that could happen
  [death, addiction, bereavement]
• think of the realities of marriage
• communicates qualities of partners