Sociology of the Family

Key Concepts

?
  • Created on: 01-06-10 12:52

Nuclear Family

  • Consists of two generations, parents and children
  • Adults are responsible for children who are there own or adopted
1 of 3

Extended Family

  • An extended version of the nuclear family
  • Includes members from third generation e.g. Grandparents

Young Willmot

Argued that the family had had changed through time (4 stages), from an extended family to a nuclear family as a result of industrialization, reflected in the needs from society and time

2 of 3

Household

  • Is a dwelling where one or more people live
  • Contrasted concept
  • How does a household, become your household?
  • Does it depend on
    • how long have you slept their?

Heath (2004)

Examined young adults living together and forming relationships which aren't "family relationships", they are shared households

3 of 3

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Sociology resources:

See all Sociology resources »See all Families and households resources »