The postmodernist view of the family
- Created by: annagaskell
- Created on: 16-02-19 19:02
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- postmodernist view of the family
- There is not one 'best' family type. There is so much diversity now
- People make choices about family life and relationships
- life course analysis
- tamara hareven
- to understand family we must look at the choices people make
- Theres varation in peoples lives and the decisions they make are based on timing and events
- tamara hareven
- Antony Giddens
- pure relationships
- great equality between men and women so can choose their roles
- choice = instability
- womens equality, contraception
- great equality between men and women so can choose their roles
- pure relationships
- Becks risk society
- traditional family was stable
- more choice means calculating risk
- family is negotiated
- roles aren't fixed, according to families decisions
- more equal and lacks stability
- more emphasis on individuals needs than the family
- if these aren't met then can result in divorce
- The connectedness thesis
- don't have complete freedom of choice
- we are connected to others which influences our choice and relationships
- separated parents remain linked through children
- class and gender limits choice
- don't have complete freedom of choice
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