Theory Personal Life/Interactionist

Question 1

key sociologists

Answer 1

-smart
-Nordqvist

Question 2

New idea concept

Answer 2

-interactionist
-micro approach
-bottom up theory
-we shape society
-wider view of family relationships
-non blood and sperm donor

Question 3

Types of relationships

Answer 3

-with friends
-fictive kin, treated as a relative
-chosen family
-dead relatives
-Becky tipper states that children view pets as part of the family

Question 4

Honouring the dead

Answer 4

-ritual in Toraja district
-change clothes of mummified ancestors every 3yrs
-people believe family members are still with them

Question 5

Support functionalism

Answer 5

-sense of belonging and relatedness

Question 6

Contrast to theory

Answer 6

-not always positive relatedness
-can be trapped in abusive relationships

Question 7

Lesbians

Answer 7

-sperm donor and self arranged donor
-legal position or family friend
-may not have access to the clinic
-too expensive
-question of should the sperm donor be part of the family

Question 8

Smart

Answer 8

-looks at relationships
-gives a sense of identity, belonging and togetherness
-increased diversities in families today
-nuclear family no longer dominant