The Extended Family Today Flashcards
1
Q
Charles (2008)
A
Study of Swansea
found classic 3- gen family all living together is extinct
Only significant exception among the cities 🇧🇩 community
2
Q
Willmott
A
Ext fam continues to exist as a ‘dispersed extended family’
Relatives geographically separated but maintain frequent contact through visits and 📱
3
Q
Bell (1968)
A
Study of Swansea found that w/c + m/c had emotional bonds with kin and relied on them for support
4
Q
Bells findings
A
Suggest importance of so called BEANPOLE family
5
Q
Brannen (2003)
A
BEANPOLE FAM = ‘ long and thin’
6
Q
Mason (2011)
A
Care depends on history of rs obligations women feel, other responsibilities they may have that give them legitimate excuses not to get involved
7
Q
Finch + Mason
A
Principle of reciprocity or balance is important
