Global social movements and attempts to oppose globalisation: Exploring resistance movements against globalisation.

Debates about the role of the nation state in tackling global social and environmental problems: The role of nation states in addressing global challenges in the context of globalisation.

Debates the extent of family diversity and the dominance of the nuclear family.

Explores New Right and postmodernist perspectives on family diversity.

Investigates the state and social policy as influences on the family.

4 Family roles and changing relationships

Examines how the behaviours of some family members are controlled by others and explores equality within the family.

Connects to concepts like power, control, resistance, inequality, and opportunity.

4.1 Gender equality and experiences of family life

Analyzes different feminist perspectives on equality and power in the family, including liberal, radical, and Marxist feminist perspectives.

Explores conjugal roles and debates about gender equality in the family, including housework, childcare, power, and emotional work.

Debates whether family life experiences are positive or negative for family members.