HDFS202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Incest Taboo, 6 Years, Selfishness
21 Mar 2017
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Definitions have important political & economic consequences. May determine family member"s rights & obligations. Family unit made up of 2+ people who are related by blood, marriage, adoption . Bear & raise children. birth, marriage, adoption. According to the us census: family 2+ people living together who are related by. Family intimate group of 2+ people: Care for 1 another & any children. May include fictive kin nonrelatives who are accepted as part of the family: Norms culturally defined rues for behavior for who may engage in sexual behavior with whom & under what circumstances. Socialization process of acquiring language, accumulated knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and values of one"s society & culture. Change in family structure change in roles. Labor force participation of mothers with children < 6 years old: 39%-64%. Traditional value: mom stays home to raise kids family won"t afford standard of living. Primary group small group of people: long-lasting, intimate, face-to-face interaction.
