What Is the Family? (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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Sociologist who defined nuclear family (1949)
Sociologist who defined nuclear family (1949)
Murdock
Nuclear family key features (Murdock)
Nuclear family key features (Murdock)
2 generations, hetero couple, shared residence, economic cooperation, bio/adopted children
Functionalists' view of families
Functionalists' view of families
Positive institutions contributing to social stability
Marxists' view of families
Marxists' view of families
Perpetuate inequalities and cause harm
Feminists' view of families
Feminists' view of families
Perpetuate inequalities and cause harm
Examples traditional definition excludes
Examples traditional definition excludes
Single-parent, same-sex, childless, blended, extended families
Broader family definition based on
Broader family definition based on
Kinship ties: blood, marriage, civil partnership, adoption
Household definition
Household definition
People living together in same residence
Household vs family difference
Household vs family difference
Household = co-residence; family = committed relationships
Social policy's role in families
Social policy's role in families
Shapes how families are defined and regulated by state
Postmodern society's impact on families
Postmodern society's impact on families
Creates new family forms needing fresh understanding
Globalisation's challenge for family definitions
Globalisation's challenge for family definitions
Affects traditional understanding of family structures
Modern family definitions focus on
Modern family definitions focus on
Commitment & mutual support, not just living arrangements
Family functions in society
Family functions in society
Socialising children, providing support networks
Ethnic diversity's impact on families
Ethnic diversity's impact on families
Different cultural backgrounds influence family structures