Family Diversity Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

Parsons

A

Family diversity has increased however the nuclear is the best functioning

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2
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New right

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Nuclear family is the only natural and correct family type and others cause problems

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3
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Rapoports

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5 types of diversity:
Organisational
Social class
Life-stage
Generational
Cultural

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4
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Chester

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Nuclear family remains dominant although some increase in diversity

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5
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Giddens (postmodern)

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‘Pure relationship’ - we can pick our own family leading to a relationship which satisfy the others needs

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