Personal Life Perspective (OCR A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What does the personal life perspective focus on?
What does the personal life perspective focus on?
Meanings & experiences of individuals
What traditional views does the personal life perspective move beyond?
What traditional views does the personal life perspective move beyond?
Nuclear families & biological ties
Which relationships does the perspective consider?
Which relationships does the perspective consider?
Chosen families & non-biological ties
What does the perspective explore about personal relationships?
What does the perspective explore about personal relationships?
Contribution to identity & belonging
How do people shape their family relationships according to this view?
How do people shape their family relationships according to this view?
By actively constructing & negotiating
What does the perspective recognise about modern family life?
What does the perspective recognise about modern family life?
It is fluid & diverse
Who wrote 'Personal Life: New Directions in Sociological Thinking' in 2007?
Who wrote 'Personal Life: New Directions in Sociological Thinking' in 2007?
Carol Smart
What does Smart argue family life should be understood through?
What does Smart argue family life should be understood through?
Lived experiences & narratives
What does Mason explore in her work?
What does Mason explore in her work?
How narratives & histories shape self
What does the perspective highlight about forming relationships?
What does the perspective highlight about forming relationships?
Individual agency plays a key role
What does the perspective stress about understanding families?
What does the perspective stress about understanding families?
Importance of subjective experiences