Published: 2017-03-31

Single life in a postmodern society – an alternative for a traditional family?

Patryk Barszcz

Abstract

The article presents a phenomenon of singlism, in other words living without permanent partner, in a current Polish society. Sociologists define XXI century as a postmodern reality, in which fundamental dimensions of human life are modified, especially in terms of social, axiological, political and economical aspects. This reorientation cannot do without a basic group of the society, which is family; living alone is a perfect example of this. The question arises: can singlism actually substitute a traditional family?

Keywords:

singlism, lonely life, current family, present polish society, alternative, postmodernity

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Barszcz, P. (2017). Single life in a postmodern society – an alternative for a traditional family?. Academic Journal of Sociology, 18(1). Retrieved from https://czasopisma.uksw.edu.pl/index.php/ucs/article/view/2949

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