Nuclear /Extended?How and why have they changed?

Anderson's view of the family and industrialisation: The industrial revolution made the extended family stronger. Why?

Evidence suggests that the extended family lasted well beyond the industrial revolution

Willmott and Young found the extended family apparent in the East End of London in 1950

The extended family did not last long beyond this time in the UK

It became more nuclear.

Explain the studies done by Willmott and Young in Bethnal Green and Greenleigh. What trend does this show in the family? p81

Explain the studies done by Goldthorpe and Lockwood in Luton Essex. What trend does this show in the family?

The family has gone from extended to nuclear.

Willmott and Young claimed that these changes took place in 3 stages.

A 4th stage was suggested to take place in the future (now)

Divide the page into 4

Explain the 3 stages of the family and the changes that take place within the family.

Illustrate these stages with printed pictures from the internet

Explain the idea of stratified diffusion and a stage 4 family

1. “march of progress

2. satisfied diffusion

3. No equality

4. extended families still exist

Willmott and Young suggest that the family is mow privatised and nuclear with minimal roles played from extended family members.

But extended kin relationships are still a very relevant part of our lives.

Members come together for family events

Support if needed

Regular contact

Ease of communication, emails, mobiles, Skype and good travel connections make extended family relationships easy and relevant

How did Willmott’s study in North London (1980s) prove the theory that the extended family is still apparent?

How did Divine’s study in Luton(1980s) prove the theory that the extended family is still apparent?

How did Janet and Mason’s study in Manchester (1990s) prove the theory that the extended family is still apparent?

British Social Attitudes study show that contact with the extended family is on the decline.

Significant contact decline between 1986 -1995 despite technological improvements.

The rise in female employment is to blame for the reduction in time and effort that women spend contacting and visiting extended family members and keeping families strong..