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nuclear family remains the dominant family form
give the reasons why nuclear family remain as a dominant family form
8  cards
Explain and assess the functionalist view that the nuclear family ‘fits’ the needs of society. [25]
for; the nucelar family fits in the modern industrial society against; diverisity in family - extended family is still present
14  cards
explain and assess the view that extended family is still dominant in modern industrial societies. (25m)
for; fit theses geographical mobility growth of meritocracy social mobility against; peter laslett - extended family diversity in family ;- cohabitation lone parent family reconstituted family single person household symmetrical family conclusion postmodernism
15  cards
family has loss its functions in modern society
give reasons and evidence why family has loss its functions in modern industrial societies. assess with views that is against how family has loss its functions
6  cards
Marriage has less importance in modern industrial societies than it has in traditional societies.’ Explain and assess this view. [25]
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9  cards
‘The main reason that marriage is in decline is because it is so much easier to divorce today.’ Explain and assess this view. [25 marks]
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8  cards
Explain and assess the view that the status of marriage is in decline in modern industrial societies (25m)
for: 1) marriage is in decine 2) cohabitation 3) increase in divorce rates against: 1) divorce rates may be misleading 2) domestic violence in marriage 3) increasing rates of marriages 4) cohabitation is temporary 5) increase in legislation of same sex marriages.
9  cards
The elderly are a disadvantaged group in most societies.’ Explain and assess this view. [25]
old age
10  cards
Explain and assess the view that men continue to dominate family life. [25]
PATRIARCHAL FAMILY / patriarchal household whereby authority held by men which degrades the status of women in marriage with unjust actions
14  cards
Explain and assess the view that females now have more freedom to reject traditional family roles.
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Explain and assess the view that gender no longer influences the roles performed within the family.
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