Family Matters

Considering what we mean by the word "family", this book shows how our lifestyles change over time and the family alters to reflect it.

Increasing divorce rates, growing numbers of people living alone, the independent careers of modern women, same-sex couples, lowering birth rates, the effects and influence of religion and ethnic culture, the increase in lone parent families and the role and importance of fathers are just some of the issues examined.

It is one of a series which explores a wide range of social issues providing a wealth of information.

It aims to encourage young people to consider the arguments for and against controversial topics and to make up their own minds.

Case studies are included where appropriate and there is a section on where to go for help.