Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Postmodernism
and family diversity
- Cheal argues that we no
longer live in the 'modern'
world, with its predictable
structures (e.g. nuclear
family)
- Society has entered a
new, chaotic
postmodern stage
- Family structure is
fragmented; individuals
have much more choice
in their lifestyles,
personal relationships
and family arrangements
- In today's society, no
dominant family type
- Greater diversity and choice
- Gives individuals
more freedom over life
choices
- Greater freedom
means greater risk
of instability
(relationship
breakdown)