Mothers Pay More for Their Daughters: Gender Roles in Family Life
In sociology, the motherhood penalty is well documented: women’s earnings often decline after having children, while men’s earnings remain relatively […]
Families and Households
Families and Households
Families and Households
Jeffrey Weeks: The social construction of sexuality
Jeffrey Weeks (1945–) is a significant British writer on sexuality, viewing it as a social construct shaped by ideologies rather than just biological factors. His research emphasizes how structures like sexology, marriage, and law historically marginalized homosexuality, while promoting heterosexuality as the norm, impacting societal perceptions and personal identities.
Demography, Families and Households
The global decline in fertility rates: causes and consequences
The global birth rate is declining due to various factors such as economic insecurity and high living costs, leading to concerns about an ageing population and economic strain on welfare systems. Attempts to boost birth rates through government policies have had limited success. Family-friendly policies and immigration are suggested solutions, but social trends are hard to reverse.
Families and Households
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) provides a multidisciplinary examination of England’s ageing population by exploring factors ranging from income and social inequalities to physical and mental health. Running for over 20 years, the study integrates biological, genetic, medical, and social data from more than 19,000 participants and is particularly insightful for social policy decisions. Compelling findings show links between inequality and aging rate, and a noticeable rise in social isolation.
Families and Households
Are Single People Discriminated Against…?
The number of single people has increased over the last several decades. However, there is still something of a stigma
Families and Households
How did the Pandemic affect gender relations at home?
both men and women did more housework and childcare, but women still did a lot more than men!
Families and Households
Home working reinforces traditional domestic roles…
but flexible work hours leads to more gender equality at home.
Families and Households
How Motherhood and Fatherhood affect paid and domestic work
mothers are more likely to take time off work and do 10 hours more housework and childcare than fathers.
Demography, Families and Households
Net migration to the UK increasing!
Net migration to the UK reached 600 000 in December 2022, up more than 50% since December 2018. Since Brexit
ageing population
The Myth of the Generational Divide
the idea that there is a ‘war’ between younger and older generations is a media construction.