Postmodernists and Family Diversity

Question 1

Individualisation Thesis

Answer 1

-Giddens and Beck
-Individual choice
-Several structures have less influence
-Disembeded from traditional roles

Question 2

Choice and Equality

Answer 2

-Giddens
-contraception
-greater women’s independence

Question 3

Same Sex Couples

Answer 3

-have no traditional roles

Question 4

Postmodern Families

Answer 4

-Stacey
-Greater freedom and choice has benefitted women
-‘divorce extended families’

-Morgan - You can’t generalise groups

Question 5

The Pure relationship

Answer 5

-Relationships based on individualisation and choice
-exists solely to satisfy each other
-less stable
-more equal

Question 6

Negotiated family

Answer 6

-Beck
-Risk society
-More equal
-More individualisation

Question 7

Connectedness Thesis

Answer 7

-Smart - ‘Web of connectedness’
-Finch and Mason - obligations to relatives.

Question 8

Budgeon

Answer 8

-We are not as free
- Ignores importance of CAGED
-Not everyone is privileged enough to choose (individualisation)

Question 9

Class and Gender

Answer 9

-Men are generally better paid
-Powerlessness of women and childeren