Household and Family Structures

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the variety of forms to which the concept of family might be applied.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Evaluate the difference between family and household forms.

2.

Understand the factors which influence household and family structures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Evaluate the influence of industrialisation on household and family structures.

  • 2.2.

    Draw conclusions from cross-cultural examples to illustrate varying family forms.

3.

Understand the causes and consequences of changing marital trends.

Including same sex marriages and civil partnership.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Evaluate the different reasons for marital breakdown.

  • 3.2.

    Analyse the changing trends of marriage and divorce.

4.

Understand different sociological perspectives as applied to analysis of household and family structures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Explain and evaluate at least two different sociological perspectives on household and family structures.