The Personal Life Perspective Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main suggestion of the personal life perspective?
A
To ask people their views on the family
2
Q
Give 3 examples of relationship attachments
A
Fictive kin
Friends
Pets
3
Q
Define fictive kin
A
Someone you call say your aunt or uncle, but have no biological or legal connection to them
4
Q
What did Nordqvist and Smart look at?
A
Donor conceived children
5
Q
Name 2 weaknesses of the personal life perspective
A
It ignores the importance of blood/marriage relationships
It ignores structural influences on an individuals decision making process
