Family Matters (Life Files)

The book is part of the Life Files series, which explores a wide range of social issues and is built around a series of key questions that focus attention on the critical aspects of the topic. Case studies are included where appropriate, and both sides of the issue are presented. This title explores the concept of family, looking at increasing divorce rates, growing numbers of people living alone, the independent careers of women, same-sex couples, lowering birth rates, the effects and influence of religion and ethnic culture, the increase in single-parent families, and the role of fathers.