the family in society - 2023

Question 1

discuss the changes that have taken place in the family from the middle of the twentieth century to the present day(structure)

Answer 1

nuclear family is still the main type of family in Ireland. New types of families are now evident, e.g. one parent, blended families, divorce, unplanned pregnancies

Question 2

discuss the changes that have taken place in the family from the middle of the twentieth century to the present day(marriage)

Answer 2

couples continue to base their choice of companion on romantic love. cultural changes and a more secular society have made to more acceptable for couples to cohabit rather than marry to separate, divorce and remarry. same sex couples can now marry (16th November)

Question 3

discuss the changes that have taken place in the family from the middle of the twentieth century to the present day(size and children)

Answer 3

families are much smaller, with the average family having 1.4 children. this isocurring as contraception is now widely available and society is increasingly secular. this may also be attributed to the fact that more women are now establishing careers, and childcare costs

Question 4

discuss the changes that have taken place in the family from the middle of the twentieth century to the present day(standard of living)

Answer 4

standards of living are high as many families are dual income. homes are better insulated and have a high standard of sanitation facilities. health services have greatly improved due to new treatments and improved facilities

Question 5

discuss the changes that have taken place in the family from the middle of the twentieth century to the present day(roles)

Answer 5

few families today are patriarchal. families are now more egalitarian with both parents now having an equal say on parenting, finances and discipline

Question 6

explain the follow sociological terms
-universality of the family

Answer 6

family is a group of people that exists, in some form, in all societies. the form may change due to variations in culture, but the family I still the fundamental cornerstone of society

Question 7

explain the following sociological term
-kinship

Answer 7

a blood relationship that exists between family members

Question 8

explain the following sociaological terms
-monogamy

Answer 8

form of marriage that allows a person to have or husband or wife

Question 9

describe one legal option avaliable in Ireland to couples when their marriage has broke down(divorce)

Answer 9

-a degree of divorce allows both partners to terminate their existing marriage legally so they can remarry. when a court grants a decree of divorce, the court may also make orders in relation to:
-custody fo children and access
-payment of maintenance
-allocation of property

-spouses must have been living apart from one another for two out of the three previous years

-adequate provisions have been made for the spouse and Dany dependent members of the family