Outline and explain two ways in which the sociology of the personal life approach could help explain
changes in the experience of childhood
Outline and explain two ways in which the sociology of the personal life approach could help explain changes
in the family
Outline and explain two ways in which childhood has changed over the past 40 years
the family has become more child centered,
meaning children are looked after more - given what
they want, but also restricted to be kept safe, like
not allowing to play outside alone
This is in the Uk, it cannot be generalised internationally - some
children are trafficked and do not experience child centerdness.
Increasing amount of children are experience parental break-up, 45% 13-15 year olds only live with one parent. Also, increasing number have weight
problems, either obesity or anorexia. Many people suffer from depression, which can lead to self-harm and even suicide.The dividing line between
child and adult is increasingly blurred, exposed to innapropriate material.Computers- parents often unable to se ewhat they are doing. Rise of social
media sites has led to bulling. Children are objects of high-powered consumer campaigns, at a young age this can lea to 'pester power'.
Postman - believes both origin of childhood and reasons for its decline lie in changes of communications technology.
Outline and explain two ways in which changes to gender roles have affected diversity of family
structures
domestic labour - a 'symmetrical family' is emerging - Y&W -
household tasks were shared between men and women. More
equality. However, radical feminists would argue the family is still
patriarchal and Y&W did not carry out a representative study.
Giddens has suggested the emergence of a new relationship ideal which he calls 'the pure relationship' -
based on equality and negotiation between partners.
Outline and explain two reasons for greater family diversity
one type of family diversity is same-sex couples, which has come
about because of the loss of stigma associated with
homosexuality. Also the legalisation of gay marriage of course
meant families could be formed.
2011 - 17% of families were cohabiting couples, it often occurs
after divorce or separatation- and divorce rate is increasing which
therefore increases chance of cohabiting and diversity of family.
Outline and explain two reasons for declining death rates
changes in the law resulting in safer working conditions - however marxists would argue this
was done by ruling class in order to keep their workers alive and also hide effects of
capitalism
Introduction of the national health service in 1947 providing free treatment and care
Outline and explain two effects of an increasing ageing population
welfare payments - as more people will be drawing their pensions and may also be in need of other benefits, this will increase the welfare bill.
accommodation - there will be a growing need for place in care homes and assisted living facilities for
those unable to look after themselves.There will also be a demand for suitable housing e.g.
single-storey specially adapted houses
Outline and explain two ways in which childhood may not be a positive experience for some children
'lose of innocence' may experience their parents break-up would be very traumatic for children
many children are brought up in poverty by 2020 32% of children will be living in poverty
Outline and explain two ways in which greater ethnic diversity has contributed to family diversity
Outline and explain two functions that the family might perform for society
the family allows for primary socialisation of children into norms and values - but this is nuclear family! we now have diversity
monogamous family allows for inhertience of property legitimately to correct offspring, to keep the wealth in the ruling class
Outline and explain two reasons why the birth rate has fallen since 1900
improved reliability and availability of contraception
increasing number of women choosing to be childless