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Family Transformation in Plural Modernity

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The family is a fundamental social institution that has played a vital role in human society throughout history. However, the nature of the family has undergone significant transformations in recent decades, particularly in the era of plural modernity.

What is Plural Modernity?

Plural modernity is a term coined by sociologist Anthony Giddens to describe the conditions of late modernity, which are characterized by:

Family Ties and Care: Family Transformation in a Plural Modernity
Family, Ties and Care: Family Transformation in a Plural Modernity
by Guy Arnold

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Language : English
File size : 9654 KB
Screen Reader : Supported
Print length : 672 pages
  • Increased globalization and interconnectedness
  • Rapid technological advances
  • Growing individualism and autonomy
  • A proliferation of diverse lifestyles and values

These conditions have had a profound impact on all aspects of social life, including the family.

Family Transformation in Plural Modernity

The family has been affected by plural modernity in a number of ways, including:

  • Increased diversity in family forms: Plural modernity has led to a proliferation of diverse family forms, including single-parent families, blended families, and same-sex families.
  • Changing roles and responsibilities within families: Traditional gender roles and responsibilities within families have become less rigid, with both men and women sharing more equally in the tasks of childcare and breadwinning.
  • Increased emphasis on individual autonomy: Plural modernity has fostered a growing emphasis on individual autonomy, which has led to an increase in the number of people choosing to delay or forgo marriage and childbearing.
  • Changing relationships between family members: The relationships between family members have also been affected by plural modernity, with a growing emphasis on intimacy and emotional connection.

Family Adaptation and Resilience

Despite the challenges posed by plural modernity, the family has shown a remarkable capacity for adaptation and resilience. Families have found new ways to meet the needs of their members and to provide support and stability in a rapidly changing world.

Some of the ways that families have adapted to plural modernity include:

  • Creating new support networks: Families have created new support networks to compensate for the decline of traditional family structures. These networks may include friends, extended family members, and community organizations.
  • Redefining family roles: Families have redefined family roles to accommodate the changing needs of their members. For example, fathers are now more likely to be involved in childcare and breadwinning, while mothers are more likely to pursue careers outside the home.
  • Negotiating new boundaries: Families have negotiated new boundaries to protect the privacy and autonomia of their members. This may involve setting limits on the use of technology, or establishing rules about when and how family members can interact with each.
  • Embracing diversity: Families have become more accepting of diversity in family forms and lifestyles. This has led to a greater sense of tolerance and understanding within families.

The family has undergone significant transformations in the era of plural modernity, but it has also shown a remarkable capacity for adaptation and resilience. Families have found new ways to meet the needs of their members and to provide support and stability in a rapidly changing world.

The future of the family is uncertain, but it is clear that families will continue to play a vital role in society. As the world continues to change, families will continue to evolve and adapt to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

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Family Ties and Care: Family Transformation in a Plural Modernity
Family, Ties and Care: Family Transformation in a Plural Modernity
by Guy Arnold

5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 9654 KB
Screen Reader : Supported
Print length : 672 pages
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Family Ties and Care: Family Transformation in a Plural Modernity
Family, Ties and Care: Family Transformation in a Plural Modernity
by Guy Arnold

5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 9654 KB
Screen Reader : Supported
Print length : 672 pages
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