Sociology A-Level: Family- Trends In The
Family Questions And Correct Answers
Beck Fewer getting married due to growth in risk consciousness
Risk consciousness Over half of marriages fail so people are wary to get married
Allan and Crow We no longer follow a fixed pattern of leaving home, marrying young,
and having kids
Gibson-Davis Cohabitation as a long term alternative to marriage is an acceptable context
for childbearing
Contraceptive pill Introduced to married women who didn't want any more kids. Then in
1974 could be prescribed to single women
Adoption Reform Act 2000 Allowed unmarried people and same-sex couples to adopt in
England and Wales
, Sociology A-Level: Family- Trends In The
Family Questions And Correct Answers
Civil Partnership Act 2004 Gave same-sex couples rights and responsibilities identical to
civil marriage
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 Allowed same sex couples to marry
Weeks Argues there's been an increase in acceptance of homosexuality in today's society
Divorce Reform Act 1971 Introduced the concept of 'no-fault' divorce. There was a
significant growth in divorce after this Act became effective in 1971. Quicker, cheaper and easier
Gidden's Confluent Love If the relationship is beneficial, it will continue. We flow from
one relationship to the next seeking individual fulfilment and happiness
Sue Sharpe's 'Just like a girl" Women's priorities have changed since the 1970s, women
now prioritise their careers over marriage.
Family Questions And Correct Answers
Beck Fewer getting married due to growth in risk consciousness
Risk consciousness Over half of marriages fail so people are wary to get married
Allan and Crow We no longer follow a fixed pattern of leaving home, marrying young,
and having kids
Gibson-Davis Cohabitation as a long term alternative to marriage is an acceptable context
for childbearing
Contraceptive pill Introduced to married women who didn't want any more kids. Then in
1974 could be prescribed to single women
Adoption Reform Act 2000 Allowed unmarried people and same-sex couples to adopt in
England and Wales
, Sociology A-Level: Family- Trends In The
Family Questions And Correct Answers
Civil Partnership Act 2004 Gave same-sex couples rights and responsibilities identical to
civil marriage
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 Allowed same sex couples to marry
Weeks Argues there's been an increase in acceptance of homosexuality in today's society
Divorce Reform Act 1971 Introduced the concept of 'no-fault' divorce. There was a
significant growth in divorce after this Act became effective in 1971. Quicker, cheaper and easier
Gidden's Confluent Love If the relationship is beneficial, it will continue. We flow from
one relationship to the next seeking individual fulfilment and happiness
Sue Sharpe's 'Just like a girl" Women's priorities have changed since the 1970s, women
now prioritise their careers over marriage.
