50 Questions
What is the main reason for the rise in divorce amongst older individuals?
Changing expectations of marriage
How have divorce laws impacted marriage according to the text?
Empowered women, granting them independence
What is the significance of the Pure Relationship theory by Giddens mentioned in the text?
It suggests that high expectations could deter people from marrying
How have changing expectations of marriage impacted cohabitation?
Increased the prevalence of pre-marital cohabitation
What role have economic factors like house prices played in the trends discussed in the text?
They have encouraged cohabitation before marriage
Which factor has NOT contributed to the rise in divorce rates according to the text?
Decrease in the cost of weddings
Why are individuals more likely to cohabit before marriage today?
For financial reasons due to expensive weddings
What impact has the inclusion of statistics on same-sex marriages made in recent years?
Contributed to a slight rise in divorce rates
What is the main reason behind the increase in cohabitation trends?
Preference to check compatibility before marriage
Why are cohabiting couples particularly rising in the 25-34 age range?
Preferential changes in the legal system
Which group considers cohabitation less stable than marriage?
Wilson and Stuchbury 2010
What is a key impact of the reduction in religious influence on marriage and cohabitation?
Erosion of the stigma around divorce
What is the essential difference between cohabitation and marriage?
Legal recognition
Why are children of cohabiting parents considered disadvantaged?
Because cohabitation is inherently unstable
What is one key reason for the rising number of remarriages?
Increase in second chances
Why are some people putting off marriage until later in life?
Preference for cohabitation first
What is the main difference between the Allowance System and Pooling as described in the text?
In the Allowance System, men give a fixed amount of money to their wives, while in Pooling all money goes into a central pot.
What did Hardill find regarding decision making in families?
70% of couples in 1995 said they had equal say in family decisions, with high-earning women more likely to agree.
What is the significance of economically active women on the changing roles within families?
Their presence encourages men to take on more household responsibilities.
What does the text suggest about the connection between domestic division of labor and changing gender roles?
With more women working, men are expected to contribute more to household chores.
What is a key reason for the rise of gender neutrality in family roles?
The changing landscape of job roles and expectations.
What does the text highlight as a main factor influencing decision-making dynamics in families?
Cultural expectations of a patriarchal society
How does the decline in the extended family impact family dynamics?
It creates a need for couples to be more self-sufficient and equal.
What role does technology play in the changing dynamics of gender roles within families?
Advancements in technology have contributed to the promotion of gender neutrality.
What is the dependency ratio based on?
Children and Elderly
What does ageism involve?
Prejudice or discrimination based on age
What does structural dependency refer to?
Unequal sharing in the results of social production
What does net migration measure?
Number of people leaving a country minus those coming in
What defines immigration?
Moving to a different country than your country of origin
What does emigration involve?
Leaving your country of origin for another country
What does globalisation primarily refer to?
Interconnectedness of cultures and societies worldwide
Which group is NOT typically considered in the dependency ratio?
Middle-aged individuals
What is not a component of structural dependency?
Equal distribution of social production results
According to Sue Palmer, what is the cause of the trend to 'toxic childhood'?
Unhealthy food and a lack of play in natural surroundings
What evidence supports Sue Palmer's claim about 'toxic childhood'?
Increase in mental health problems and lack of interaction within the family
What did the UNICEF survey in 2013 reveal about the UK's ranking for children's well-being?
Ranked 16th for children's well-being
According to Sue Palmer, what are some consequences of 'toxic childhood'?
Increase in ADHD and decline in emotional security
How does Sue Palmer describe the current state of children compared to previous years?
Children are becoming less distractible, impulsive, and self-obsessed
In what way does Sue Palmer's perspective on childhood show ethnocentrism?
By suggesting universal childhood principles without considering developing nations' realities
Apart from unhealthy food and poor sleep patterns, what other factor contributes to 'toxic childhood', according to Sue Palmer?
A lack of play in natural surroundings
Structural dependency means the process by which some people in society receive an unequal share in the results of social ______
production
Net Migration means the difference in the number of people leaving a country compared to the number of people ______
coming
Immigration means moving into a country that is not your country of ______
origin
Emigration means leaving your country origin to go to another ______
country
Globalisation means the growing interconnectedness of cultures and societies around the world, due to technological ______
advances
Push Factors: War, Poverty, Lack of job opportunities or oppressive ______
government
Pull Factors: Welfare state, Education systems, Standard of living, Weather, job ______
opportunities
Legislation and ______ Controls
Border
Globalisation Cultural Diversity Duel ______
Heritage
Globalisation Cultural Diversity Duel Heritage and ______ Identities
hybrid
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