The Sociology of the Family

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
R/505/6043
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about the concept of family in Britain today.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the diverse forms of the family in Britain today.
  • 1.2
    Explain different influences on the family for example, cultural diversity, migration and changing working patterns.
  • 1.3
    Discuss important changes that are taking place in family structures, for example the increase in single person households.
2

Know about role and authority relationships in the family.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe role and authority relationships, for example, between men and women, parent(s) and children, members of the wider family.
  • 2.2
    Explain changes in these relationships and the factors which have influenced them.
3

Know about the importance of changes in patterns of fertility.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe changes in the patterns of fertility and expectations of life.
  • 3.2
    Discuss their significance for individuals, family and society generally.
4

Know about sociological approaches to the family.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Outline different sociological approaches to the family, both positive and critical, including,for example, the functionalist, the feminist.
5

Know about different family issues.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Describe changes in the pattern of divorce in Britain since 1945.
  • 5.2
    Explain some consequences of divorce for family members and structures.
  • 5.3
    Explain some contemporary family issues, for example the quality of parenting, the relationship between teenagers and adults, care of the disabled/elderly and arranged marriage.