Contemporary Changes Affecting Family Structure (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What does marital breakdown refer to?
What does marital breakdown refer to?
Dissolution of marriage via separation/divorce
When was divorce legislation introduced in Ireland?
When was divorce legislation introduced in Ireland?
1995
What % of females participated in Irish workforce in early 1990s?
What % of females participated in Irish workforce in early 1990s?
45%
In what year did Ireland hold a referendum on same-sex marriage?
In what year did Ireland hold a referendum on same-sex marriage?
2015
What has high cost of living led young adults to do?
What has high cost of living led young adults to do?
Delay independent living
Which two economic periods are contrasted in terms of impact on Irish families?
Which two economic periods are contrasted in terms of impact on Irish families?
Celtic Tiger and 2008 downturn
What is the main purpose of state benefits for families?
What is the main purpose of state benefits for families?
Maintain economic stability of families
Which automated appliances are specifically mentioned as examples?
Which automated appliances are specifically mentioned as examples?
Robotic vacuums & automated dishwashers
Which communication platforms are specifically named in the note?
Which communication platforms are specifically named in the note?
WhatsApp and Facebook
Which streaming platform is mentioned as replacing traditional family TV viewing?
Which streaming platform is mentioned as replacing traditional family TV viewing?
Netflix
What three key areas are reshaping modern Irish family structures?
What three key areas are reshaping modern Irish family structures?
Social, economic, & technological
What has the changing role of women led to in households?
What has the changing role of women led to in households?
More households relying on dual incomes