1.1 The changing nature of family

• Globalization has led to smaller family sizes and more diverse family structures
• Modern French families emphasize a rigid division of labor based on gender.

  False
• The traditional French family had a patriarchal authority structure with the father as the head of the household.

  True
• The rise of cohabitation and civil unions in France reflects a shift away from the traditional marriage-centered family model.


  True
• Immigration has contributed to the shift towards more egalitarian gender roles in modern French families.

  True
• The shift towards more equal gender roles in French families reflects a move away from the patriarchal model.


  True
• The move away from the traditional marriage-centered model signals a shift towards more diverse family arrangements in France.


  True
• What is the average number of children per household in modern France?

  1-2
• Which factor has contributed to a shift towards more egalitarian gender roles in French families?

  Immigration
• Geographic mobility can weaken family bonds in France.

  True
• The traditional French family structure was patriarchal.


  True
• Globalization has influenced French families by promoting individualistic values
• What is one impact of globalization on French family sizes?

  Smaller family sizes
• What is one example of a modern French family structure influenced by globalization?

  Single-parent households
• In traditional French families, what role did fathers typically play?

  Breadwinners
• In traditional French families, what role did mothers primarily fulfill?

  Homemakers
• What was the father's role in traditional French families?

  Breadwinner
• What was the typical family size in traditional French families?

  Large, often 3+ children
• What role did the father typically play in the traditional French family structure?

  Breadwinner
• What is the average number of children per household in modern French families?

  1-2 children
• Match the characteristic with the correct type of French family:

  Large, often 3+ children ↔️ Traditional French Family

  Smaller, 1-2 children on average ↔️ Modern French Family
• The declining birth rate has led to smaller family sizes
• What was the father's role in the traditional French family structure?

  Head of household
• What two factors have reshaped the relationship between generations in France?

  Respect and familial support
• Young adults in France often maintain contact with their parents through digital channels.


  True
• Geographic mobility has led to less hands-on relationships between generations in France.

  True
• The shift to equal gender roles in modern French families has disrupted traditional economic patterns.


  True
• What is the authority structure in modern French families?

  More egalitarian
• What factors shape cross-cultural variations in family structures and values?

  Cultural history, religious influences, economic development
• In traditional French families, the mother was primarily responsible for household tasks.


  True
• The average number of children per French family has decreased to around two
• What role have immigrant families played in the evolution of French family values?

  Shift towards equality
• In traditional French families, fathers typically served as the primary breadwinners
• The shift towards an egalitarian family structure in France reflects shared financial and domestic responsibilities.
• Modern French families are characterized by more equal gender roles.
• Demographic shifts in recent decades have led to the evolution of the traditional French family model.
• Modern French families place less emphasis on tradition and more on diverse values.
• Geographic mobility and technological advancements have reshaped French intergenerational relationships.
• What are three factors that have contributed to changes in French intergenerational relationships?

  Aging population, geographic mobility, technological advancements
• Modern French families typically have 3+ children, reflecting traditional values.

  False