Modernisation and changing family structure in Korea.

The thesis comprises three major parts and 8 chapters. First of all Part I consists of
two chapters: a discussion on the theoretical frame of reference and a brief review of the
social changes that have been both causes and consequence of the family changes of the
modernisation process of the last few decades.
Part II comprising four chapters examines the result of the socio-economic change
or modernisation of the last four decades in the family field : a review of the traditional
family as an analytical framework; a discussion of the changes in the kinship network and
marriage customs; and lastly a discussion on the relationship among family members.
Part III comprising of two chapters, sets out the conclusions to be drawn. It
examines first dissolution of the family and changing attitudes and values concerning
family life next discusses what sort of family policies should be arranged to meet the huge
variation and diversity of family life in which conventional values relating to the family no
longer appear to work properly.