social class and families

Question 1

social class and families

Answer 1

Social class is the division of a society based on social and economic status. Social class can create a lot of diversity within societies which means families become more diverse between each social class.

Question 2

social class and families 1

Answer 2

The Rapoports suggest that there may be differences between middle-class and working-class families in the way in which children are socialised and disciplined. Some sociologists argue that middle-class parents are more child-centred than working-class parents. They supposedly take a greater interest in their children’s education, and consequently pass on cultural advantages in terms of attitudes, values and practices – this is known as cultural capital.

Question 3

social class and families 2

Answer 3

class affects roles. Middle class families are more likely to be ‘symmetrical’ and middle class women are more likely to have paid work outside of the home and middle class men are more likely to help with domestic chores. This may be because as weeks et al identified women now prioritise career, money, friendship and relationships as much as being a housewife , and middle class have more opportunities for this