Perspectives on Family Diversity (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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How do functionalists view the growth in family diversity?
How do functionalists view the growth in family diversity?
As a positive development
What do functionalists argue people are no longer willing to do regarding family arrangements?
What do functionalists argue people are no longer willing to do regarding family arrangements?
Remain in unsatisfactory arrangements
Which term does the New Right use to characterize the trend of increasing family diversity?
Which term does the New Right use to characterize the trend of increasing family diversity?
'Broken Britain'
What does the New Right believe is essential for proper child socialization?
What does the New Right believe is essential for proper child socialization?
Traditional nuclear family structures
Through what lens do Marxists view family diversity?
Through what lens do Marxists view family diversity?
An economic lens
How do Marxists interpret the rise in dual-earner households?
How do Marxists interpret the rise in dual-earner households?
As increasing living costs
Why do feminists generally welcome family diversity?
Why do feminists generally welcome family diversity?
It expands women's opportunities
What did Smart and Neale (1999) argue about gender inequalities in diverse families?
What did Smart and Neale (1999) argue about gender inequalities in diverse families?
They persist across family types
What does life course analysis say individuals possess regarding their family structures?
What does life course analysis say individuals possess regarding their family structures?
Agency and control
What has increased according to postmodernists as traditional social expectations have weakened?
What has increased according to postmodernists as traditional social expectations have weakened?
Individualisation
What three characteristics did Stacey (1996) argue define postmodern families?
What three characteristics did Stacey (1996) argue define postmodern families?
Diversity, choice & fluidity
Which two perspectives most directly disagree on whether diversity represents progress or decline?
Which two perspectives most directly disagree on whether diversity represents progress or decline?
Functionalism & New Right