FNF 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Modern History

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Family Studies
• Course: FNF 100
• Professor: Dan Mahoney

Document Summary

There is no one universal definition of family that fits the reality of all cultural groups and historical periods. Within any society at any one time, there are always several types of families. These types of families are defined by their historical context, and shaped by the articulation of the economic, political and cultural forces and conflicts of their time (allen, fine and demo, 2000) There are difference types of families who use a multitude of ways to meet their needs: reproduction, cohabitation, economic cooperation, nurturance, affection and protection, meaning. Family diversity is also about characterizing the variability within and among families: families have many difference needs, and different ways of meeting those needs, within families, individuals and relationships have different levels of protection, privileges, and responsibilities. Definitions of family: traditional 18th and 19th century, modern early to mid 20th century, post-modern late 20th century and beyond.