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Which group of MPs favors a New Right view towards the family?
What is the belief of New Right supporters regarding the conventional nuclear family?
How do Feminists view social policies regarding the 'normal family'?
According to Marxists, why do the ruling class support family policies?
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What do Ronald Fletcher's views on social policies suggest about the welfare state?
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Which type of social policy aims to provide cash benefits through tax credits and child benefits?
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How did the Coalition Policies affect Shared Parental Leave?
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What is the general aim of social policies discussed in the text?
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What is cohabitation?
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What has contributed to the rising age of first marriage?
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What has led to the trends of cohabitation and divorce according to the text?
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How have Divorce Laws impacted marriage trends?
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According to Wilson and Stuchbury 2010, what is a negative impact of cohabitation mentioned in the text?
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What effect have rising house prices had on relationships?
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What is the main reason LAT (Living Apart Together) couples live separately?
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What does marriage refer to?
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What age range is mentioned to have a rising number of cohabiting couples?
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What societal change has made people more likely to dissolve a marriage?
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What is an impact of women gaining more independence and rights?
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Why are people more likely to cohabit before marriage according to the text?
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What has the Divorce Reform Act made easier?
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What is the definition of divorce according to the text?
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What is mentioned about trends in marriage in the text?
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How have changing expectations of marriage affected relationships?
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What aspect of family structure refers to who has the most power within the family?
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Which event is given as an example that can shape a group's family structure and organization?
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What theory posits that the family structure constantly changes and adapts to society's present needs?
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Which factor is highlighted in the text as having an impact on lifestyle disparities since the 1980s?
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In relation to family diversity, what does the New Right theory by Murray suggest?
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Which concept is stated as a cause of society breakdown according to the New Right theory?
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How is the increasing family diversity explained according to postmodernism?
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Which theory argues that it is the changing of family structures, not diversity, that ensures society's needs are met?
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What is the focus of Mayall's perspective on children in sociology?
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How do child liberationists prefer to gather information from children?
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According to the provided text, what is a key aspect of childhood according to Smart's perspective?
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In the context of childhood, what role do children play in creating their own experiences?
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What do demographics refer to in the provided text?
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What does the average number of children a woman will have during her childbearing years represent?
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What does the number of deaths of children before their first birthday per 1000 live births per year indicate?
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What is meant by the term 'Life Expectancy' in the context of demographics?
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How is the term 'migration' defined in the text?
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What is indicated by the population living longer without a proportional increase in new births?
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What are the essential functions of the family according to the Functionalist view?
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What is a Universal nuclear family according to Murdock?
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What does Murdock believe about the universal nuclear family?
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Identify one of the functions of the family related to socialization according to Murdock.
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What does Parsons believe about the role of the family in the primary socialization process?
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Explain what is meant by 'stabilisation of adult personalities' in the family context according to Parsons.
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What two functions are emphasized by Murdock regarding the sexual functions of the family?
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Describe one function of the family related to socialisation according to Parsons.
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What are some negative impacts of cohabitation mentioned by Wilson and Stuchbury 2010, Murphy, and the New Right perspective?
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How has the reduction in religious influence impacted the trends of divorce and cohabitation?
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Why are women putting off marriage till later and preferring to cohabit first according to the text?
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How have changing societal norms impacted the need for a religious ceremony in weddings?
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What are some trends in marriage mentioned in the text?
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Why are cohabiting couples particularly rising in the 25-34 age range?
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What does marriage generally refer to according to the text?
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How do the impact of women becoming more independent and the declining religious influence contribute to the trend of cohabitation?
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What is a Social Construction and how does it relate to childhood?
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Why is Childhood considered a difficult term to define?
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According to Pilcher, why is Childhood seen as a Social Construction?
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Why does Benedict argue that childhood varies across cultures?
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Why is Infancy/Toddlers not considered a social construction according to the text?
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How does the text describe the physical development of children in relation to childhood?
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What is the significance of psychological development in childhood according to the text?
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How does cultural relativity play a role in understanding childhood?
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How does Intersectional Feminism differ from other feminist beliefs when it comes to family experiences?
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Explain the concept of women as a 'reserve army of cheap labour' as presented in the text.
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How does the personal life perspective redefine the traditional definition of family?
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What role do women play in absorbing the frustration and anger of men, according to the text?
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How has the role of women as a reserve labor force evolved over time, as discussed in the text?
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What key idea is associated with Carol Smart and Petra Nordqvist's perspective on the sociology of personal life?
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Explain the significance of the personal life perspective in redefining family relationships.
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What critique does Intersectional Feminism offer regarding traditional feminist beliefs about family experiences?
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What are some fundamental rights of children according to the United Nations Rights of the Child?
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What does the 'march of progress' view argue about the position of children in western societies over the past few centuries?
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In what ways does the UK have a ministerial focus on Children and Families?
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What is the purpose of Social Services in relation to children and families?
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How does the modern era view childhood in terms of protecting time and dependency?
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What is emphasized in families having fewer children according to the text?
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What key rights are outlined for children by the United Nations Rights of the Child?
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What does the 'march of progress' view suggest about the current state of children in Western societies?
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What is the role of the UN regarding children whose rights have been violated?
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How does the UK government demonstrate a focus on children and families?
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