POST MORDEN THEORIES OF THE FAMILY
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What is Postmodernism?
Is the view that society has changed, meaning there is no longer one single family type or one set of rules that everyone follows
What is Postmodernists theory of family?
Postmodernists argue that family life has become more diverse, flexible and based on individual choice.
What does Postmodernists argue about Family diversity?
Postmodern sociologist do not believe that a single type of family is dominant or is the norm in contemporary society.
What other sociologist does Postmodernist disagree about?
They disagree with Functionalist, Marxist and Feminists
Give examples of family diversity
Nuclear family
Lone-parent families
Reconstituted families
Extended families
Define Globalisation
Connections to other parts of the world
What does Stacey argue about?
Family diversity, divorce-extended families
What does Giddens argue about?
Choice, confluent love , plastic sexuality
What does Beck argue about?
Individualisation and negotiated roles