family diversity - there isn't much Flashcards
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Who argues that there isn’t much family diversity?
- Functionalism
- Chester
Which Functionalists acknowledge there are increases some kinds of family diversity, they also believe what?
That most couples still end up getting married eventually
What is an example of how there is some kinds of family diversity but the nuclear family is still dominant?
There is a high number of people getting remarried, still value the institution of marriage
Why may functionalists not be concerned by the appearance of other types?
The traditional nuclear family is essential for society to function correctly so they aren’t concerned in the short term
What is an evaluation of the Functionalist view that there ISNT much family diversity?
The New Right are worried functionalists, so would look at family diversity and become more concerned that it represents breaking down of traditional nuclear family
What does Chester believe about the fact that there ISNT much family diversity?
That the extent and importance of family diversity has been exaggerated. He sees the nuclear family as still dominant, but acknowledges that it has changed.
What does Chester call the traditional nuclear family which has changed?
‘neo-conventional’ family
What is a ‘neo-conventional’ family, according to Chester?
Both spouses go out to work and the division of labour is more equal and shared
What does Chester believe that ‘family diversity’ is more attributed to?
It is more about lifecycle
What does Chester argue about single-person households?
They are either elderly widows or younger/divorced people who aspire to live in a nuclear family
What does Chester believe about single-person households?
People may cohabit more now, but it is merely a stepping stone to marriage
What is an evaluation of Chester’s belief that there ISNT much family diversity, especially in regards to cohabitation
Chandler and Bejin - cohabitation is an alternative, not a trial. Many people don’t get married at all or break up before reaching the point of marriage
