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Social Change and the Family (4.Changing attitudes to marriage (Impact on…
Social Change and the Family
4.Changing attitudes to marriage
Civil instead of religious ceremonies
Cohabiting more common
Women are educated and secure in careers
Same-sex marriage
Divorce and separation
Impact on Family
Increase in one-parent families
Breakdown of nuclear family because of divorce and separation
Cohabiting means more children are born outside marriage
1.Changing attitudes to parenting
Mothers were the homemakers
Today there is democracy, both take responsibility
In the past fathers were the breadwinners and disciplinarians
Today dual-income and both parents working
Impact on the family
Equal roles with children and household tasks
both parents discipline
Democracy with parents and childrem
Role conflict
Fathers stay at home and build relationships with children
Role overload
Children spend more time in childcare.
2.Improved work and pay conditions
National Minimum Wage Act
Safety, Health and Welfare Act
Employment Equality Act
Establish trade unions to protect employees.
Impact on Families
Minimum wage means families have sufficient for basics
Families have more time for leisure.
Parents happier and healthier at work
Increased women in workplace
Higher education attainment
Childcare supports
Economic necessity
social acceptance
Part-time or job-sharing options
Role overload
Smaller families and older children have extra responsibilities
Increased standard of living
Children longer in childcare
Legislation on Equal pay and Employment
Protect workers rights
Prohibit discrimination
Impact on Family
Increased participation of people with disabilities and travellers in workplace
Equal pay for equal work
Prevents gender discrimination