Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Beck: 'risk society' and
the negotiated family
- Beck argues we live in a 'risk society'
where tradition has less influence and
people have more choice
- This makes us more risk-aware
- When we make
decisions, risks and
rewards are calculated
- 'Risk society' contrasts
with previous fixed roles
and less choice
- e.g. expected to
marry, have
children, men
breadwinner,
woman
homemaker
- Although traditional patriarchal family was
oppressive, provided stability for family life
- Patriarchal family
has been
undermined by
two trends
- Greater gender equality
- Male
domination
challenge in
all aspects
of life
- Greater individualism
- People's actions are
influenced more bu
calculations of their
own self-interest than a
sense of obligation to
others
- Negotiated family emerged
- Families vary according
to wishes and
expectations of
members
- Relationship entered
on equal basis
- Less stable than nuclear - individuals
free to leave if needs not met
- Safe haven
from risk society