Historical Development of the Irish Family (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which five areas are examined when studying Irish family changes over time?
Which five areas are examined when studying Irish family changes over time?
Structure, marriage, size, living, roles
What family structure was typical in Ireland from early 20th century to 1960?
What family structure was typical in Ireland from early 20th century to 1960?
Large extended multi-generational families
Who did people typically marry in the early 20th century?
Who did people typically marry in the early 20th century?
Same social class & religious community
Why were large families common before 1960?
Why were large families common before 1960?
Agricultural economy & religious teachings
Where did most Irish families live before 1960?
Where did most Irish families live before 1960?
Rural areas depending on agriculture
What were traditional gender roles in early 20th century Irish families?
What were traditional gender roles in early 20th century Irish families?
Men worked farms; women managed home
What was the significance of the 1968 Papal Encyclical?
What was the significance of the 1968 Papal Encyclical?
Turning point for contraception access
What workforce change occurred during 1960-1990?
What workforce change occurred during 1960-1990?
Women entered workforce; dual-income homes
When did divorce become legal in Ireland?
When did divorce become legal in Ireland?
1995
What alternative family structures increased from 1990 onwards?
What alternative family structures increased from 1990 onwards?
Single-parent families & cohabiting couples
What emphasis emerged regarding children in modern Irish families?
What emphasis emerged regarding children in modern Irish families?
Greater focus on education & development
What economic pressure challenges modern Irish families?
What economic pressure challenges modern Irish families?
Housing affordability & job security