Postmodernist veiw of the family

• What does the term Postmodern refer to in this context?

  It describes society since the 1950s
• How does Postmodernism view modernity?

  It claims modernity has moved on
• What type of society does Postmodernism claim we no longer live in?

  An industrial, mechanised, mass production society
• What do Postmodernists believe about contemporary society?

  It is changing rapidly and full of uncertainties
• What do Postmodernists suggest about traditional values, morals, and norms?

  People are questioning a range of them
• What family structure do Postmodernists suggest is being rejected?

  The traditional nuclear family
• What do Postmodernists believe about individual choices regarding family?

  People are making their own choices
• What are the two features of postmodern society according to Postmodernists?

  Diversity and consumer choice
• What does diversity mean in the context of postmodern families?

  Many different types of families exist
• How do people choose their family types in postmodern society?

  Like buying different products
• What traditional ideas and expectations do Postmodernists argue people no longer feel bound by?

  Marriage, monogamy, parenthood, family life
• What are some impacts of Postmodernism on family life?

  Decline in family size and marriage rates
• What are the changes in family life attributed to Postmodernism?

  • Decline in family size
  • Decline in marriage rates
  • Rising divorce rates
  • Growing single-parent families
  • Increase in people living alone
  • More shared households
  • Civil partnerships
  • Changes in roles in family
  • Living together apart
• How do some people view the changes in family life due to Postmodernism?

  As a positive move or a concern
• Who made a speech about the family in relation to UK riots?

  David Cameron
• What was the context of David Cameron's speech regarding the family?

  He discussed mending a broken society