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GCSE Sociology Families Module Overview

The concept of family is integral to sociology as it relates to socialization and how people are raised.
Family types can vary and how they are viewed by sociologists can differ.
Family diversity refers to the different types of families found in a society, including reconstituted and blended families.
The nuclear family, consisting of a married male and female with children, is often viewed as the dominant family type, but family diversity challenges this.
The new right and functionalists view the nuclear family as the best way to raise children, while feminists criticize it for constraining women to housework.
Alternatives to traditional family structures include shared housing, communal farms, and residential homes.
Immigration has influenced family diversity in the UK, with different cultures having different expectations of family structures.
Functionalism views the nuclear family as the norm and emphasizes its role in primary socialization and stabilizing adult personalities.
Marxism and feminism offer alternative perspectives on the functions of the family, including the exploitation of women's labor in the home.
Criticisms of the nuclear family include the double or triple shift for women, where they work at home and outside of the home, and the challenges faced by single-parent families.
Changes in society, such as increased life expectancy and declining religion, have impacted family structures.
The media, laws, and social values reflect and shape attitudes towards different family types and diversity.Discussing Relationships and Families in Sociology
Before industrialization, families were either landowners or worked on land for others and children would work from a young age.
Industrialization led to larger families due to disease and life expectancy, and children were expected to contribute.
Contemporary families raise questions about who provides and the role of parents, including the idea of symmetrical families and the influence of elites.
Technology, the internet, and screens have changed the family unit compared to the 1950s, and families no longer eat together as much.
Marriage is declining, and the introduction of gay marriage and immigration has redefined its importance.
Divorce rates have increased since the 1960s due to changing social attitudes and laws, and the reasons for divorce vary among functionalist, feminist, and Marxist perspectives.
Divorce leads to changes in family type, parenting, and socialization, affecting children's lives and socialization differently.
Conjugal roles refer to the relationship between men and women in the household, and feminists argue that they exploit women.
The symmetrical family is a functionalist idea that was studied in the 1970s, showing a change in society's makeup, but how effective is that change today?
Stratified diffusion refers to the influence of the upper class on changing norms and values, which may affect other people in society.
Power relationships in the family can be economic, about domestic labor, culture, and gender, and can differ based on class, ethnicity, religion, and background.
Feminists argue that conjugal roles exploit women, and housework is undervalued by society, while men's roles in parenting and housework are often overlooked.Key Points for Understanding Conjugal Roles in Families
There is tension in families regarding the value of housework and the strain it puts on relationships and control.
Feminists reject segregated roles and criticize conjugal roles for not changing much for most women.
Oakley and Delphine Leonard are main feminist theorists to reference in an exam on conjugal roles.
Parsons, Murdock, and Durkheim are also important to consider when analyzing conjugal roles.
Conjugal roles are a main area of contrast and comparison in the study of families.
Common sense and real-life examples are effective in discussing conjugal roles.
Functionalism and feminism are key perspectives to apply when analyzing conjugal roles.
Conjugal roles tell us a lot about how families work and why people choose to live in them.
Families are a popular topic for study and comparison to personal experiences.
It is important to allocate time effectively when answering exam questions on conjugal roles.
The module on families is a good starting point for an exam.
Questions can be directed to the instructor via comments, email, or in-class discussions.

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Test your knowledge on GCSE Sociology and families with this quiz! From understanding family diversity and types to discussing conjugal roles, this quiz covers key concepts and theories in the study of families. Whether you're preparing for an exam or simply interested in the topic, this quiz will challenge your understanding and provide insights into the complexities of family dynamics. So, put your knowledge to the test and see how much you really know about families in sociology!