Interactionst/ Postmodern theories of the nuclear family
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- Created on: 23-04-17 18:31
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- Interactionist/ Postmodern theories of the nuclear family
- We cannot define what 'the family' is, as each unit is unique
- We cannot discuss 'family decline' when each unit is so individual
- We choose our family type to suit individual, emotional and social needs
- It is not beneficial to some to form the 'traditional' family unit
- Nuclear family is a social construction
- GIDDENS- PURE RELATIONSHIPS
- Families are too varied to be generalised about. The idea of one family structure being 'good' Is meaningless
- Family life is less stable than ever before, as we have more choice and diversity available than ever before
- As we have more choice than ever before, the influence of society on our behaviour has weakened
- Recognise the dark side of the family
- Recognise there can be psychological costs to marriage especially for women and children, if they're living in fear of abuse
- THE RAPOPORTS
- Variety of family diversity
- The generation you were born into, life events that occur, social class differences, ethnic and cultural differences and your family structure
- Variety of family diversity
- Criticisms of the Postmodern/ Interactionists
- Lack focus on the social role and functions of the family
- Some theories would argue that the fragmentation of our society will lead to anarchy and will be damaging
- FUNCTIONALISTS
- Argue that all diverse family types are in fact extensions or reductions of the Interactionist theories of the nuclear family
- Family diversity is exaggerated
- We cannot define what 'the family' is, as each unit is unique
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