changing relationshio in the family xx

Question 1

what are the 4 parts of changing relationships in family?

Answer 1

pre industrial
industrialised families
contemporary families
relationship between child and parents

Question 2

how did pre industrial change relationship in the family?

Answer 2

• were characterised by dominance of family based economy where all family members worked at productive tasks differentiated by gender and age
• family has function: healthcare, education and welfare
• parsons argued pre-industrial societies are based in extended family network
• extended family provides food, shelter and clothing

Question 3

how did industrial change relationship in the family?

Answer 3

• parsons argued it large changes to the family, families move towards towns for work
• women and children became excluded from workplace by legislation
• women became primarily responsible for socialisation of children and double shift

Question 4

how did contemporary families change relationship in the family?

Answer 4

• family today is characterised by family diversity.
• contemporary families are more self- sufficient and can become more isolated from family members
• families have become more child centered.
• amount of time spent with children has doubled since 1960’s

Question 5

how did relationships between child and parent change relationship in the family?

Answer 5

childhood is social construction, children where seen as mini adults.