Family diversity

• What 5 types of family diversity did Rapoport come up with?


  1. Organisational
  2. Cultural
  3. Social class
  4. Life-stage
  5. Generational
• What is the neo-conventional family (Chester)


  Family that moved away from traditional/conventional family ideologies - both spouses play an "instrumental" and "expressive" role.
• What is creative singlehood?


  Individuals who choose to remain single with no commitment to a relationship.
• Why is there a rise in creative singlehood?


  1. Independence.
  2. Freedom.
  3. To focus on work and career success.
• Why is there a rise in single women?


  1. Financial independence.
  2. Women have more intense social networks compared to men.