family - diversity

Question 1

parsons (family diversity)

Answer 1

parsons states that family diversity has increased, and there as been a shift away from the traditional nuclear family. he argues that this is a bad thing as nuclear families are the most functional

Question 2

the new right

Answer 2

the nuclear family as the only ‘natural’ family type. other family types produce social problems, “generous” welfare benefits have encouraged such deviant family types.

Question 3

the rapoports

Answer 3

they agree that we have moved away from the nuclear family, but view diversity as a positive response to people’s needs and wishes.

Question 4

the rapoports 5 family diversity

Answer 4

organisational diversity, cultural diversity, social class diversity, life-stage diversity, generational diversity

Question 5

chester

Answer 5

although there has been some increase in diversity, the nuclear family still remains dominant but families are more symmetrical now (neo-conventional)

Question 6

postmodernism

Answer 6

giddens believes that there is a ‘pure relationship’ - which exists solely to satisfy each partner’s needs.

beck states that equality and individualism have created the ‘negotiated family’ which varied according to the members wants.

Question 7

personal life perspectives

Answer 7

smart believes that we are not disembedded individuals, but we make decisions about relationships within a ‘web of connectedness’.