Nuclear family is the only 'natural' family type, need role models for children
CHESTER
Neo-conventional family
RAPPORTS
5 types of family diversity CLOGS
Cultural
Life stage
Organisational
Generational
Social class
STACEY
Postmodernism - family diversity = more freedom and choice for women, there is no longer a single dominant family type
Individualisation thesis
Class, ethnicity and gender has lots it influence .: there are less certianties and fixed roles
GIDDENS + BECK
Family is now ' disembedded' from its traditional roles .: changing family types
GIDDENS+ relationships
increased choice + diversity = greater independence, relationships based on choice + equality = 'pure relationship' BUT less stable
GIDDENS + same sex
Same sex couples = leading the way on family diversity
WESTON
Same sex couples = 'supportive families of choice'
BECK
'Risk Society' we are more aware of risks so people are more cautious therefore leads to 'negotiated family' who don't conform to traditional norms and values but vary according to individuals
SMART
Personal life perspectives - we are not disembedded but make decision whose choices are made 'within a web of connectedness
