family diversity quiz Flashcards
(14 cards)
define family diversity
the range of different types and forms of families in society.
describe organisational diversity
refers to the total makeup of the employee workforce and the amount of diversity involved. this is due to different patterns of work outside and inside the home and changing marital trends.
describe cultural diversity
the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups, within a society. this accounts for much family diversity from the indigenous population to migrant houses.
describe social class diversity
this is demonstrated in the material resources of families, the relationship between couples and between parents and their children, and the socialisation and education of children.
describe life cycle diversity
refers to the distance that occurs when a family has a baby, when the children reach their teens and when they leave home.
describe family life course diversity
exists between families whose members are from different historical periods.
describe legal changes
there are several changes that have influenced family structure:
- divorce reform act 1969
- equal pay act 1970
- marriage act 2013
describe changes in social values and attitudes
20th century brought big changes in priorities of people and their expectations of relationships.
describe changes in gender roles
an increasing number of women work and no longer need to depend on men for their financial security.
describe benefits for lone parents
the uk government provides benefits to lone parent families. previously, women would stay with their husbands as they had no means of supporting themselves without their husbands.
describe employment opportunities
lots more opportunities of employment for women today. many women choose not to marry at a young age and focus on their careers instead.
describe longer life expectancy
couples that marry today are likely to spend a considerable amount of their life with the one person. but there is still many years left to form a new relationship if a couple divorce.
describe decline in religion
william goode argued that secularisation has resulted in marriage becoming less of a sacred, spiritual union and more of a personal and practical commitment.
describe immigration
immigration of people from other parts of the world had lead to an increase in different family types.
