SOC 605 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: George Herbert Mead, Interpersonal Communication, Gender Role
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Family legal term that carries legal rights and obligations for certain legally designated people. Has been redefined since the mid 20th century, reflecting change in family definition and society. Parents must provide material and emotional support, and in turn entitled to custody or access to said children. Blood ties regardless of the actually relationship will win over in legal battle over closer bonds. For the majority family constitutes the social relationship, it is the most fundamental emotional and social relations within the intersubjective development. 19th century women were subordinates to husbands (in law). All rights of women were given to their husbands. They also had sole custody and rights for the children. Homosexuality was illegal until 1969 (in canada) All children are now legitimate (regardless if they are born outside of marriage) Women are having more capabilities to be entitled to welfare. Early 20th century women tends to get custody of children because they provide ideal care.
