family diversity Flashcards
(23 cards)
What does Family Diversity refer to?
Differences between families in terms of the organisations, structure and roles within the family.
What family type does Murdock believe is dominant in today’s society?
The nuclear family.
What family type does Peter Wilmott suggest has changed in today’s society?
Dispersed extended family.
What does Julia Brannan identify as the new family type?
Beanpole family.
What is Cultural Diversity in the context of family structures?
Cultural differences in both family structures and organization.
Which type of families tend to be extended according to Cultural Diversity?
Asian families.
Which family type is described as matrifocal?
Afro-Caribbean families.
What does Life Course Analysis indicate about family structures?
Family structures and organisation change as we go through our lives.
What is Organizational Diversity?
How the family is structured in terms of its members and power structures.
What does Generational Diversity refer to?
The shared historical experiences that shape family structure and organisation.
What are some examples of factors contributing to Social Class Diversity?
- Wealth
- Income
- Type of housing
- Room size/number
- Financial problems
- Holidays
What legal changes have contributed to family diversity?
Laws such as the Divorce Reform Act, legalisation of contraception, and civil partnership act.
How have Changes in Social Attitudes affected family structures?
Lone parent, same sex families, and stay-at-home fathers are more acceptable now.
What has the Changing Role of Women contributed to family diversity?
More freedom and independence from men, leading to more symmetrical families.
What effect has Secularisation had on family structures?
The decline in the power of the church has lessened its influence on the family.
What is the impact of Globalisation/Immigration on family types?
Rise of the dispersed extended family and new types of family in the UK.
What are Material Factors that contribute to family diversity?
- Greater affluence
- Greater geographical and social mobility
- Greater economic independence of women
- Increased lifespan
What does Parsons’ Functionalism suggest about family diversity?
Family structures change to meet the needs of society.
What is the New Right perspective on family diversity?
Diversity is the cause of society breakdown.
How do Postmodernists view family diversity?
Diversity is increasing due to growing choice and globalisation.
What do Feminists like Stacey believe about family diversity?
Growing diversity is a positive move for women.
True or False: Statistics regarding family diversity are always accurate.
False.
What does Anderson argue about family diversity?
Family diversity has always been present in terms of structure, power, roles, and relationships.
