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16 Cards in this Set
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Nuclear family
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The closest family to us.
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Extended family
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The folks who are not in our nuclear family.
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Consanguineous
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Of the same blood. Related by birth
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Conjual
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Related by marriage.
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What is family?
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According to the Allen, Demo, & Fine definition (2000) it is " two or more persons related by birth marriage adoption, or choice. Families are defined further by socio-emotional ties & enduring responsibilities, particularly in terms of one or more members' dependence on others for support & nuturance.
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Kinship systems
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Social organization of family- based on reciprocal rights & obligations of family members. Ex.: parents making decisions
In U.S., kinship ties have become more voluntary than the past. |
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Advantages of living in a fam
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Offer continuity as a result of emotional attachments, rights, & obligations.
Offer close proximity Offer abiding familiarity with others Provide economic benefits |
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Economic changes in families
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Families at one time produced & now we are consuming.
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Why did economic change in families occur?
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Industrialization, producing machinery- which lead to fewer farmers needed, more factory workers needed.
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What impact did economic changes have on families?
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Created separate spheres
-men began to work outside of home, women continued to work in the home Men & women were both providing for the family. -move to more urban areas -more emphasis on emotional & nuturance in family World War II - more women were working, less dependent on husband for economic support. - both parents working, so kids were being raised by others. |
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Examples & what impact technological innovations have on families
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Labor- saving devices
- large machinery - industrial revolution - cars - domestic appliances ( standards for housework increased) - electronic devices - tv - entertainment fostered family togetherness/ separateness -exposure to media messages - less parental control - electronic devices (computers, cell phones) - biomedical technology |
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Demographics
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Increased longevity
Increased divorce rates Decreased fertility rate |
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Gender roles
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More egalitarian; women entering economic sphere, men entering the domestic sphere
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Social class
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Group of people
Share similar economic position In a stratified society |
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Dimensions of social class
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Structural: occupation with its associated income, power, opportunities
Cultural: values, attitudes, beliefs Psychological: self concept & self esteem |
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Social classes in American family life
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Upper class:
- rare. Only 7-10%of population. Upper 3% controls 60-70% of corporate wealth - marriages typically make dominant (two-person marriage) - parenting: nannies. Cultivate sense of social standing & "right" connections - kinship typically close (inheritance) Middle class: - majority of American families fall into upper-middle class which involves highly pd professionals. - lower middle class - white collar service -marriage more egalitarian; two career marriage Working class: About 33% of population; skilled laborers. -marriage more egalitarian- two earner marriage-necessity more than ideology. -parenting emphasizes compliance, importance of education, "accomplishment of natural growth". - Kinship ties closer. |
