SOCI 102 Lecture 11: SocialInstitution+Change_Family
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Family as a form & content (little 2016) Socially recognised group joined by blood relations, marriage/adoption that forms an emotional connection & serves as an economic unit of society [can include friendships] Social group characterised by common residence, cooperation & reproduction. Contains adults of both sexes, at least 2 of whom maintain a socially approved sexual relationship, & 1/++ children, own/adopted of sexually cohabiting adults. Marriage -legally recognised social contract b/w 2 people, traditionally based on sexual relationship & implying a permanence of union. Weakening/change of social norms that define intimate relationships; increased cohabitation (common-law) changing gender roles norms around having children increased divorce rates & increased diversity in family forms. Needs of couple & family unit supersede needs of individuals. Needs of individuals supersede needs of family unit/society. Structural functionalism "family as bedrock of society" i. focus on functions + purpose of family & how they contribute to social a. order & stability.
