family (changing family patterns)

Question 1

Mitchell and Goody (Social Policy Analysts)

Divorce Law Reform

Answer 1

AO1: Legal changes since 1969 made divorce easier.

AO2: Contributed to rising divorce rates.

AO3: Critics argue divorce is also driven by cultural changes.

Question 2

Charles Murray (New Right)

New Right on Divorce

Answer 2

AO1: Divorce and lone-parent families are caused by over-generous welfare.

AO2: Creates a dependency culture.

AO3: Feminists argue lone parents often face poverty, not luxury.

Question 3

Weeks (Postmodernist)

Same-Sex Relationships

Answer 3

AO1: Increased acceptance and legal recognition of same-sex families.

AO2: Same-sex couples often see chosen families as support networks.

AO3: Still face social stigma in some contexts.

Question 4

Mirza (Feminist)

Lone-Parent Families in Ethnic Minorities

Answer 4

AO1: Black lone motherhood reflects female independence.

AO2: Challenges stereotypes of disorganisation.

AO3: Others like Murray blame welfare incentives.