postmodern and the family

Question 1

individualism thesis

Answer 1

Individualisation refers to the process where traditional bonds, customs, values and beliefs that use to regulate peoples lives have lost significance and influence.​
People have a wider range of choices about how to construct their relationship and family life.​
It is no longer obvious who is and is not part of the family e.g. family names chosen.​

Question 2

beck and gernsheim individuation thesis

Answer 2

point out that relationships are led by love rather than by practical necessity. People are likely to stay in a relationship as long as they feel emotional fulfilment.​

Question 3

giddens on relationships today, confluent love

Answer 3

conditional love, where people stay together as long as both parties feel that its fulfilling.​

Question 4

giddens on relationships today, pure relationships

Answer 4

Staying together for personal intimate reasons rather than due to social norms​

Question 5

postmodernist ideas useful for explanations for changing families

Answer 5

Postmodernism emphasises choice, diversity, fragmentation and globalisation, all of which have impacted family life in Britain today​

Question 6

globalisation and post modern, increased migration

Answer 6

Cultural and ethnic diversity in family practices and types.​

Multi-generational households​

Question 7

globalisation and postmodern, spread of ideas

Answer 7

Exposure to new beliefs (religious, cultural, political, social) may lead to families/individuals who are more or less religious, more or less patriarchal, more monogamous

Question 8

globalisation and postmodern, increasing role of technology

Answer 8

Easier to keep in touch with family and friends, new relatives, modified extended families​

Question 9

globalisation and postmodern, better transportation

Answer 9

Family holidays across the world​