postmodernists perspective on families Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what do postmodernists say about other modern theories?
A
they are no longer useful in explaining amulet life since society is noe ‘post modern’
2
Q
what do postmodernists claim family life is characterised by?
A
by increasing choice, fluidity, diversity and change.
3
Q
what does Beck argue?
A
with greater choice comes greater instability in family life.
4
Q
what o postmodernist feminists argue?
A
women benefit from increased choice in family relationships and structures.
5
Q
how is globalisation an migration influencing family life?
A
the increase in families living apart.
6
Q
what is a criticism of the postmodernist perspective?
A
they ignore things such as class and gender within family life.
