theories on family diversity

Question 1

Chester - neo-conventional family

Answer 1

• says that the statistics are misleading regarding to the extent of family diversity
• the neo-conventional family is becoming more common which is a nuclear family but is more equal and symmetrical in the roles.

Question 2

murray - new right

Answer 2

• P - says that family diversity is the cause of society breakdown.
• E - this is because the only correct family type is the patriarchal nuclear family with a clear cut of the division of labour between the husband and wife [instrumental and expressive]

Question 3

postmodernist

Answer 3

• P - say diversity is increasing and is a result of growing choice and globalisation in the world today.
• E - this is because r/s are now bases on confluent love or pure r/s.

Question 4

giddens - GP

Answer 4

• pure relationships
• says same sex couples are leading to more types of family and makes more democratic and equal relationships.
• backed up by WATSON who found that SSC create supportive families which helps which CHILD REARING

Question 5

rapoport & rapoports - postmodernists

Answer 5

• 5 types of family diversity - CLOGS
• C - cultural diversity - when both sides of the family are of different cultural backgrounds.
• L - life course analysis - for example newly marries couples without children may have a different family life from those with dependent children.
• O - organisational diversity - how the family is structured in terms of its members and power structures. eg. who has the most power eg lone parent, empty nest or nuclear
• G -generational diversity -
• S - social class diversity - inequalities in lifestyle have increased. W/I have an influence in terms of type of housing, financial problems and holidays.