Sociology 2235 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Microsociology, Noncustodial Parent, Gender Role
3 Feb 2021
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Separation and divorce divorced family once again becomes normative. It is unrealistic to view divorce purely in terms of a negative pathology or a positive personal growth opportunity since it negates different experiences of individuals. Divorce is a complex process and depending on circumstances individuals will cope and adapt in numerous ways. The initial experience of divorce may be one of relief, but when the reality settles in it brings a number of serious issues with it. Stress, fear and ongoing concerns about money, housing, childcare, etc. emerge. Divorce can be studied by sociologists at the micro, meso, and macro levels of analysis. Using the micro-sociological approach does not explain much about divorce in the bigger picture. A micro analysis would look at the grounds for divorce, dynamics in relationships, communication issues, and conflict resolution, for example, and this doesn"t tell us. Studying divorce at the meso and macro levels is much more informative.
