In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In
this
contemporary era, frequent
changes
happening in everything, including the family structure and the roles of family members. In
this
essay, I will discuss what and why
changes
are happening? and the impact of the
changes
with
few
Correct article usage
a few
show examples
examples.
Firstly
, in old days many families tend to be joint
famalies
Correct your spelling
families
. Nowadays, you can observe that majority of families are nuclear. I believe
,
Remove the comma
apply
show examples
this
is happening due to the idea of private space and freedom. People want to make the decision on their own, without asking anyone.
Remove the article
Another
show examples
The
Correct your spelling
Then
show examples
another change
happened
Correct pronoun usage
that happened
show examples
is about the
Correct your spelling
breadwinner
show examples
bread winner
Correct your spelling
breadwinner
show examples
for the family. In past, only
few
Change the article
a few
show examples
males were working to support the
intire
Correct your spelling
entire
family,
however
now, circumstances and perspectives are changed due to
increased
Correct article usage
the increased
show examples
finacial
Correct your spelling
financial
burden and
in
Change preposition
apply
show examples
the
Correct article usage
apply
show examples
lifestyle. To understand the reasons
of
Change preposition
for
show examples
the
stuctural
Correct your spelling
structural
and functional
changes
, we need to look
in to
Join the words
into
show examples
real-life examples. I have
obseved
Correct your spelling
observed
that one of my
friend
Change to a plural noun
friends
show examples
was
initially
living with his
perents
Correct your spelling
parents
. After getting a new job in
city
Add an article
the city
a city
show examples
area, he moved there with his
immidiate
Correct your spelling
immediate
family. Here, he is enjoying the freedom of making decisions,
however
Add a comma
,however
show examples
it comes with the price.
Initially
, his wife was not working and taking care of
Correct your spelling
children
children's
childrens
Correct your spelling
children
show examples
without his help. Now, they both are working to run the family. The positive change is that
,
Remove the comma
apply
show examples
his wife became
indipendnent
Correct your spelling
independent
. To sum up, I would say it is our personal
choise
Correct your spelling
choice
, to live in
joint
Add an article
a joint
show examples
family or in a
saparate
Correct your spelling
separate
small family. The decision of choosing anything will come with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you want
independent
Add an article
an independent
show examples
family with more freedom you can choose
live
Change preposition
to live
show examples
in a nuclear family or if you want many hands to support you or you want less
finacial
Correct your spelling
financial
burden, you can choose to live in a joint family.
Submitted by sony.bansi on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Family structure
  • Modern family
  • Extended family
  • Nuclear family
  • Same-sex parent families
  • Breadwinner
  • Caregiving responsibilities
  • Family dynamics
  • Globalization
  • Economic shifts
  • Migration
  • Child-free lifestyles
  • Cohabitation
  • Traditional marriage
  • Perceptions
  • Homemaker
  • Communication
  • Shared activities
What to do next:
Look at other essays: