Family Diversity

Question 1

2 social trends

Answer 1

Increase in family diversity

Nuclear family is still the most common family type, but it is declining

Question 2

How is family diversifying

Answer 2

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Lone parent households
People divorcing
Over 65s living alone
Beanpole families
Cohabitation

Question 3

Rapportx2 5 types of family diversity

Answer 3

Organisational (structure)
Culture (norms and values)
Class (social status)
Life course (stage each family member is at in their life)
Cohort (difference caused by their life experiences)

Question 4

Individualism

Giddens

Answer 4

No longer have to conform to ridged roles so make their own life choices
Social expectations no longer mean people must stay in relationships

Question 5

Individualism

Postmodernists

Answer 5

Contraception & women’s rights have lead to more choice

Create a relationship to fit their needs not others expectations

Question 6

Marriage

Answer 6

Marriage rates have declined & cohabitation rates have increased
Duncan&phillips- 50% of the ‘single’ population or in fact in serious relationships. Just because people are not married this doesn’t mean they will never be. People marry later

Question 7

Divorce

Answer 7

Increased to around 40% of all marriages
This has fallen since 2000 due to couples marrying later in life
It is easier and more socially acceptable
Women are less financially dependant on men
People often have high expectations of marriage