The modern Russian family is a cell of our society with all its shortcomings, differences from the previous generation, with the peculiarities of the Russian mentality. The family is not stewed in its own juice - its formation is influenced by the place of residence, politics, economics, morality and views of modern society. The modern family in Russia is characterized by a number of attitudes and patterns of behavior.
Instructions
Step 1
Double standards are a thing of the past. Now what is allowed for a man is also allowed for a woman. This is the main difference between the modern family and the families of our grandparents. In the first post-war years, people built families in conditions of an acute shortage of men, so in marriage the husband could behave as he liked, and the wife tried with all her might to prevent the marriage from falling apart. Now, two generations later, things have changed.
Step 2
Both spouses became more tolerant of their partner's premarital sexual experiences. If earlier the girl was embarrassed that she is not a virgin marrying, now this is the norm. In many couples, it is customary to talk about sexual experiences with previous partners. Accordingly, the attitude towards adultery in many cases has become more tolerant.
Step 3
The roles of both spouses have become equal: a man is actively involved in raising children and in housekeeping, a woman is more often engaged in her own business and building a career. A wife can easily earn a lot more than her husband. Men do not hesitate to run a household, stay at home with children and even go on parental leave.
Step 4
The attitude towards civil marriage, and in fact, towards cohabitation, has become much more tolerant. Women have learned to exercise their rights even without being legally married. In addition, they no longer feel economically dependent on their husbands. Moreover, young mothers have appeared, consciously raising children without a husband, earning money on their own and having time to devote time to home.
Step 5
The former meaning of some symbols of the family has disappeared. For example, wearing wedding rings is no longer considered mandatory. Many people buy rings only for the wedding ceremony and nothing more. Many other wedding attributes (weddings, for example) were considered redundant. Another example: it used to be that spouses should sleep in the same bed. In modern families, spouses often sleep in separate rooms, finding it more convenient.
Step 6
Legislation in matters of marriage and divorce has become more liberal, which has become a prerequisite and reason for a more tolerant attitude towards divorce. The spouses are no longer afraid of losing their family. Children from single-parent families are no longer teased in children's institutions, since many children are psychologically accustomed to one parent.
