1.1 The changing nature of family

• What is the traditional size of French families?

  Larger
• One key trend in modern French families is the shift towards smaller family sizes
• In modern French families, both partners often work outside the home.


  True
• What is happening to the traditional family structure in modern France?

  It is evolving
• What is the primary difference in gender roles between traditional and modern French families?

  More equal in modern families
• Match the effect with its description:

  Gender Equality ↔️ Shared responsibilities between men and women

  Individual Autonomy ↔️ Greater personal fulfillment

  Childcare and Work-Life Balance ↔️ Increased access to flexible arrangements

  Social Welfare ↔️ Comprehensive government policies
• In traditional French families, gender roles were clearly defined, with men as breadwinners and women as homemakers
• Modern French families often have more equal gender roles compared to traditional structures.

  True
• The authority in modern French families is more egalitarian, with shared decision-making
• In modern French families, both partners often work outside the home.


  True
• Modern French families emphasize individualism and autonomy.


  True
• France's support systems for families include comprehensive healthcare coverage.


  True
• The emphasis on individual autonomy in modern French families may weaken family loyalty.

  True
• The traditional structure of French families is characterized by a patriarchal system where the father is the head of the household
• Traditional French families emphasized hierarchy and loyalty to family values.


  True
• What is emphasized in modern French family values?

  Individual autonomy
• What cultural value influenced the shift towards gender equality in modern French families?

  Individualism
• The shift in family structure reflects a move towards more egalitarian and individualistic dynamics
• What economic shift has contributed to the dual-income household model in modern France?

  Increased female labor force participation
• Family Allowances in France are provided under the policy called Aide aux Familles
• Balancing work and family responsibilities is a potential challenge for modern French families
• Government policies in France related to families aim to support both traditional and modern structures.


  True
• What type of authority did the father hold in traditional French families?

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

  Larger
• Modern French families emphasize individual autonomy and personal fulfillment.


  True
• What are the main factors influencing the evolving family structure in France?

  Economic, social, cultural
• Modern French families prioritize egalitarian decision-making
• What is one positive effect of the evolving French family structure on gender equality?

  More equal opportunities
• What are the overall values reflected in the evolving French family structure?

  Egalitarian and individualistic