the family in society - 2019

Question 1

explain the following sociological terms
-socialisation

Answer 1

process whereby an individual learns appropriate norms, values,behaviour and social skills in order to behave in a manner acceptable to society

Question 2

explain the following sociological terms
-socio economic group

Answer 2

economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education and occupation. in Ireland, these are usually classed as lower, middle and higher class

Question 3

explain the following sociological terms
-social mobility

Answer 3

movement of individuals between socio economic groupings, e.g. from middle class to higher class

Question 4

explain the following sociological terms
-social change

Answer 4

changes that take place in society due to major developments-same sex marriage - 16th November 2015

Question 5

explain the following sociological terms
-kinship

Answer 5

a blood relationship that exists between family members

Question 6

describe the characteristics of contemporary family structures(nuclear)

Answer 6

-small in size, nowadays, the average number of children in a nuclear family is 1.4
-often dual income households to meet the high cost of living

Question 7

describe the characteristics of contemporary family structures(extended)

Answer 7

-large in size, as more than o germination lives in the same home or nearby
-oftern economically independent and reliant on a family business, e.g. a farm

Question 8

describe the characteristics of contemporary family structures(one parent families)

Answer 8

-86% of one parent families are headed by females
-lone parents often live with their own parents for financial reasons or for support e.g. childminding

Question 9

describe the characteristics of contemporary family structures(blended)

Answer 9

-famil size increases when two families come together combing both sets of children as well as extended families
-childresn relationships with the absent biological parent may be difficult, as they may not see them as often

Question 10

discuss the social changes that affect families today

Answer 10

-marital breakdown-there has been an increase in the number of one parent and blended families
-same sex marriage and adoption-children may now legally have two adoptive parents of the same sex

Question 11

discuss the economic changes that affect families today

Answer 11

-the economy-increases in dual income families due to greater access to employment. reduced number of families reliant of social welfare payments
-state benefits-enables one parent or unemployed families to provide for their children basic needs

Question 12

discuss the technological changes that affect families today

Answer 12

-automated household appliances-increases leisure time for families, amount of time and effort spent cleaning and maintaining home is reduced
-communication-closer bonds and relationships can form between family members, as it is easier for people to keep in contact with their extended family