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The family in society (Historical Development of the family in Ireland…
The family in society 
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Social, economic and technological changes affecting modern family structures
Economic
The economy
when the Irish economy was in recession, unemployment rates increased to 15% in 2015, this put huge financial strain on families
State benefits
The state provides social welfare payments to unemployed families struggling to pay for basic needs
High cost of living
an increase in the cost of living has left Ireland in the top 10 most expensive countries in the world
Technological
Communication
Developments in communication technologies eg.skype, email and WhatsApp have enabled families to communicate with friends and family all over the world
Automated household appliances
an increased availability of automated household appliances eg. Washing machines and dishwashers allow housework to be completed quicker and more efficiently
Entertainment
Developments in entertainment such as Netflix, smart televisions and gaming apps have greatly influenced pastimes participated in by families
Social
Changing role of women
More women are choosing to peruse 3rd level education, this has improved their career prospects, causing role reversal in families
Same sex marriage and adoption
The introduction of the Children and Family Relationshipa Act 2015 enabled same sex couples to jointly adopt children
Marital breakdown
Since the introduction of the Family Law (divorce) Act 1996, the stigma of marital breakdown has reduced in Ireland
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