SOCIOL 2PP3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: The Sociological Imagination, Family Law, Lgbt Parenting
4 Oct 2017
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Introduction to sociology of families and family trends. Sociological imagination: individual experiences connected to a broader, societal context. Higher expectations (what qualities do you seek in a partner?) Shifting ideas about gender and unequal sharing of housework. Inadequate supports for working parents which lead to marital con ict. Greater diversity in families and intimate relationships, including greater acceptance of remaining single, cohabiting, and advocacy for lgbtq families. Declining fertility (women in paid employment with higher education have fewer children; delayed childbearing = shortens reproductive years; costs of children) Aging population means more widows and widowers living alone. More divorced people remaining on their own. Opportunities to build life experiences outside of a relationship (invest in careers, extended family, friends, travel, not have to compromise etc. ) Lat (living apart together) relationships are increasing (maintain estate for children rather than partner) Financial implications, including inheritance (+ nancially independent)
