title: The transformation of housing and household structures in France and Great Britain.
abstract: "In France and Great Britain, the last 30 years have seen considerable evolution in the housing stock...and in household structure....This article describes the dynamic interaction of processes influencing the evolution of both households and dwellings. In the two countries, the life course of individuals has become more and more complex. This translates into an ever greater variety of housing needs, not only at different stages in family life, but also in relation to growing job insecurity regardless of family situation. At the same time, policies encouraging home-ownership seem to have reached their limits, because of the new demand for rented accommodation. The answer to sociological and economic evolution cannot be found in a ¿single' type of housing and tenure status, but rather in a wide range of dwellings and in the development of a more flexible housing market."
mesh_terms: D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004467:Economics; D005060:Europe; D005190:Family; D005191:Family Characteristics; D016656:Family Planning Policy; D005602:France; D005843:Geography; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006798:Housing; D011153:Population; D011640:Public Policy; D012106:Research; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Comparative Studies; Cross-cultural Comparisons; Developed Countries; Economic Development; Economic Factors; Europe; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Family Life Cycle; Family Policy; Family Research; France; Geographic Factors; Households; Housing; Mediterranean Countries; Needs; Northern Europe; Policy; Population; Research Methodology; Residence Characteristics; Social Policy; Spatial Distribution; Studies; United Kingdom; Western Europe