Key Studied: Family Diversity

Question 1

Amato (2000)

Answer 1

Amato (2000): Children from single parent families are more likely to be at risk of poverty.

Question 2

Beck (1992)

Answer 2

Beck (1992): ‘Risk society’ - People are less influenced by tradition and instead have greater individualism resulting in a greater range of diversity.

Question 3

Weeks (2000)

Answer 3

Weeks (2000): There is a greater acceptance of family diversity and this allows people to be able to make choices for what they feel is best for them.