Sociological Perspectives on the Family
This is the first of seven* broad topics within the sociology of the family for A-level sociology (*as defined by […]
Families and Households
Families and Households
Family diversity, research methods, Statistics
Families and Households in the UK – Social Trends
married family households are decreasing, cohabiting family, lone parent family and single parent family households are all increasing.
Families and Households
Post and Late Modern Perspectives on The Family – A Comparison
The Postmodern View of Family/ Personal Relationships The fact that we see a dazzling array of personal, intimate relationships and
Culture and Identity, Families and Households, Social Theories
Giddens – Modernity and Self-Identity
A brief summary of Anthony Giddens’ work on the relationship between the self and society in late-modern age. Self-identity, history,
Families and Households
Sociological Perspectives on Romance, Love and Modern Relationships
If a couple were to discuss honestly how a modern ‘pure relationship’ is likely to pan out then the conversation
Family diversity
Sociological Perspectives on Single Person Households
people increasingly choose to live alone because of increased wealth, urbanisation, improved communications and living longer
Demography, Families and Households
The Consequences of an Ageing Population
healthy life expectancy isn’t keeping pace, and the sheer cost of looking after the elderly in the context of family-individualism make the ageing population a problem!
Families and Households, Social Policies
Social Policies and the Family
How do social policies affect family life?
A Radical Feminist Perspective on the Family
the norm of the traditional, privatised nuclear family can disadvantage women who would be more free in women only households.
Families and Households, Family diversity, Social Action Theory (Interpretivism and Interactionism)
The Personal Life Perspective on the Family
The Personal Life Perspective: dogs and dead relatives are part of the family too!