Family Diversity (OCR A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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According to functionalism, why does the nuclear family fit society's needs?
According to functionalism, why does the nuclear family fit society's needs?
It provides beneficial functions
How do functionalists view non-nuclear family types?
How do functionalists view non-nuclear family types?
As unproductive and undesirable
What does the New Right argue the nuclear family is based on?
What does the New Right argue the nuclear family is based on?
Biological differences
According to the New Right, why are lone-parent families problematic?
According to the New Right, why are lone-parent families problematic?
They are a burden on the welfare state
What does the New Right claim happens to boys in lone-parent families?
What does the New Right claim happens to boys in lone-parent families?
They lack male role models
What evidence exists regarding lone-parent families and delinquency?
What evidence exists regarding lone-parent families and delinquency?
Little to no evidence of link
What do feminists argue women experience in traditional nuclear families?
What do feminists argue women experience in traditional nuclear families?
A dual burden
What does Marxist-feminist Ansley argue women experience?
What does Marxist-feminist Ansley argue women experience?
A triple shift
According to Stacey, how has family diversity benefited women?
According to Stacey, how has family diversity benefited women?
Freed them from patriarchal oppression
What does the individualisation thesis argue has happened to people?
What does the individualisation thesis argue has happened to people?
Become 'disembedded' from roles
What negative consequence does the individualisation thesis identify?
What negative consequence does the individualisation thesis identify?
Increased risk and instability
How does the personal life perspective critique the individualisation thesis?
How does the personal life perspective critique the individualisation thesis?
Says it exaggerates personal choice