Changing Patterns Of Family Life : Diversity Of Family Structures Flashcards
What do some structural theorists typically suggest ?
That there is a typical family structure that is clearly linked with the nuclear family
What do other structural theorists suggest ? (Increased family diversity )
I’m recent years there has been an increase in family diversity that in recent years we can no longer say there is one typical family type
What remains the most common family type ?
Married or civil partner couples
What does Robert Chester say about family diversity ?
Chester believes that the extent of diversity has been vastly exaggerated and that many people still live in a family that is structured into a couple with children
What does rappoports believe about diversity ?
Diversity has always existed because families vary on a number of grounds
What are the 5 main grounds of which families vary ?
- Organisational
- Cultural
- Life - cycle
- Social class
- Cohort or generational
What are the theoretical approaches to diversity ? ( new right , feminist , postmodern and personal life )
New right - have shown preference for traditional values
Feminists - support the greater diversity of family types
Post modern and personal life - family structures are social constructs of the individuals choosing
What is the life cycle approach ?
It states that we live in many different families over our lifetimes
What supports Chester’s claims ?
ONS data shows that most people live in a traditional family structure
Where can we see greater diversity over recent years as well ?
High levels of lone person and parent households
