topic 6

Question 1

fuctional fit theory

Answer 1

parsons

Question 2

analysed data there was a higher break down in cohabiting couples: 20% than married couples 6%. couples are more stable when married.

Answer 2

Benson (NR)

Question 3

argues the only important change is a move from dominance of the traditional conventional family (nuclear male breadwinner female housewife) to the neo-convential family (dual earner)

Answer 3

chester

Question 4

AO3- poverty may cause the breakdown of relationships rather than the decision not to marry

Answer 4

Smart

Question 5

lone parent families arent intentional happen by circumstance everyone wants to be part of a nuclear household.

Answer 5

chester

Question 6

argue diversity is of central importance i understanding family life today. nuclear families no longer the dominant type now a range as weve adapted to a pluralistic society different cultures and lifestyles.

Answer 6

The Rapoports

Question 7

identify 5 different types of family diversity in UK: organisational diversity (how theyre organised eg. whos the wage earner), cultural diversity, social class diversity, life stage diversity (eg. newlyweds retired couples), generational diversity

Answer 7

The Rapaports

Question 8

we no longer live in a modern society with its predictable oderly structures like the nuclear family. In their view society has entered a new chaotic post modern stage

Answer 8

Cheal 1993

Question 9

the greater freedom and choice has benefitted women . It has enabled them to free themselves from patriachal opression.

Answer 9

stacey

Question 10

found in interviews many woman had rejected the housewife role and went back to education, improved their job prospects, divorced remarried.

Answer 10

stacey

Question 11

the standard biography people followed in the past has been replaced with the do it yourself biography that indivusals today construct themselves

Answer 11

Beck

Question 12

AO3- traditional norms that limit relationship choices have not weakened that much.

Answer 12

Bugeons

Question 13

family been transformed by more choice and more equality between men and women.

Answer 13

Giddens

Question 14

pure relationship- no longer bound by traditional norms key feature of this relationship is that it exists to satisfy partners needs.

Answer 14

giddens

Question 15

sees same sex relationships s leading the way towards new family types and creating more democratic and equal relationships

Answer 15

giddens

Question 16

we now live in a risk society- where tradition has less of an influence and ppl have more choice so we are more aware of risks as making choices s involves calculating risks.

Answer 16

Beck

Question 17

trends of greater gender equality and greater individualism has led to the negotiated family and replaced the patriarchal one. These vary according to to the needs of its members do not follow traditional norms

Answer 17

Beck

Question 18

zombie family: family is dead. People want it to be a haven of security but its so unstable it cant provide this

Answer 18

beck

Question 19

connected thesis- choices are made within a web of connectedness. eg embedded within family connections that restrict freedom of choice

Answer 19

smart (PLP)