Sociology 2235 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Heterosexism, Informal Learning, Tender Years Doctrine
8 Nov 2020
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Must look objectively at the institution of family to understand its diversity. Most important social institution reproduction, socialization, keeps social order. Also has a material basis production, distribution, + consumption. Traditional view of family = man + woman + child this has drastically changed. Study looks at how family life has changed + how sociologists respond to changes. 19th century pre-industrial families (unstable employment, dependent on kids + extended kin, large families). 2000s: dominant theory interactionist theory (how relations/responsibilities are negotiated daily + difference of interpretation by each family member). 1) much of family behaviour is hidden, making it hard to research. 2) seldom opportunity to observe families in natural settings. 3) idea image vs reality of family life that conflict with one another. 4) limitation in what family members can reveal about their lives. 5) parent + child relation differs in every family. 6) few documents available to show us historical images/ideas of families.
