Reasons for family diversity

Why has decline in religion lead to family diversity?

Acceptance of:

• sex before marriage.

• homosexuality

• divorce easier to get.

What new families has decline in religion increased?

Co-habiting, single-parent, blended families and same sex families.

Why has rise in feminism led to family diversity?

More women began to seek equality at work and at home. More women have career ambitions and aren’t prepared to stay in unhappy marriages or not get married.

What family types has the rise in feminism led to increasing?

Co-habiting, single parent, blended families, singlehood and childless couples.

How have new employment laws led to family diversity?

The Equal Pay Act and sex discrimination act. Became normal for women to seek equality at work, wanting to do the same higher paid jobs as men.

How has better education for girls led to increased family diversity?

An increasing number of well-educated girls who no longer need to depend on men.

How has better access to contraception increased family diversity?

More women could have sexual relationships without planning to have children.

How have ethnic minorities led to increased family diversity?

Asian and Black Afro-Caribbean family structures becoming part of UK society. Rise in extended families and single parent.

How has people living longer increased family diversity?

More people living into 90’s = more elderly people in families becoming great grandparents. Increased extended and beanpole families.