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According to Giddens, what has enabled individuals to choose their own family type?
According to Giddens, what has enabled individuals to choose their own family type?
Stacey's research highlighted which group as leading the change in family structures?
Stacey's research highlighted which group as leading the change in family structures?
What term does Stacey use to describe the family composed of an ex-spouse, ex-partner, and their new partners?
What term does Stacey use to describe the family composed of an ex-spouse, ex-partner, and their new partners?
Which concept refers to the idea that people can now choose the family arrangements that work best for them?
Which concept refers to the idea that people can now choose the family arrangements that work best for them?
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What key advancement has contributed to the transformation of couple relationships according to Giddens?
What key advancement has contributed to the transformation of couple relationships according to Giddens?
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What aspect has enabled women to shape their family arrangements according to their needs?
What aspect has enabled women to shape their family arrangements according to their needs?
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Which theory emphasizes the loss of influence of traditional social structures on people's actions and decisions?
Which theory emphasizes the loss of influence of traditional social structures on people's actions and decisions?
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What basis do Pure Relationships operate on, as mentioned in the text?
What basis do Pure Relationships operate on, as mentioned in the text?
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How has female independence contributed to changing family structures, based on Giddens's view?
How has female independence contributed to changing family structures, based on Giddens's view?
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What term does Stacey use to describe the type of family that women have been able to shape to suit their needs?
What term does Stacey use to describe the type of family that women have been able to shape to suit their needs?
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Which sociologists believe that advancements like contraception and female independence have transformed couple relationships into Pure Relationships?
Which sociologists believe that advancements like contraception and female independence have transformed couple relationships into Pure Relationships?
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What concept describes the freedom individuals now have to choose family arrangements that suit their needs?
What concept describes the freedom individuals now have to choose family arrangements that suit their needs?
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What has enabled women to free themselves from patriarchal oppression and shape their family arrangements according to their needs?
What has enabled women to free themselves from patriarchal oppression and shape their family arrangements according to their needs?
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What term does Stacey use to describe a new type of family structure involving an Ex-In-Law, Ex-Partner, and their new Partner?
What term does Stacey use to describe a new type of family structure involving an Ex-In-Law, Ex-Partner, and their new Partner?
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Which theory emphasizes that individuals are no longer bound by traditional ascribed roles based on class, gender, and religion when choosing family structures?
Which theory emphasizes that individuals are no longer bound by traditional ascribed roles based on class, gender, and religion when choosing family structures?
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Who believes that women have led the change in family structures, roles, and responsibilities?
Who believes that women have led the change in family structures, roles, and responsibilities?
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Which advancement has contributed to changing the basis of couples' relationships according to the Individualisation Thesis?
Which advancement has contributed to changing the basis of couples' relationships according to the Individualisation Thesis?
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What term describes the view that individuals can now choose the family that meets their needs and wants at a given point in their lives?
What term describes the view that individuals can now choose the family that meets their needs and wants at a given point in their lives?
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What has enabled individuals to break free from ascribed roles and structures to choose their own family types?
What has enabled individuals to break free from ascribed roles and structures to choose their own family types?
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Which term refers to the traditional roles based on class, gender, and religion that individuals were once defined by?
Which term refers to the traditional roles based on class, gender, and religion that individuals were once defined by?
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