Sociology 3358F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Domestic Violence, Grounded Theory, Parenting Styles
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Bowlby"s attachment theory, ses, structure of family, parenting styles, first thing that we have to compare future life to. Most significant, but conflictual relationship with mother. Maintain familial ties out of loyalty, but also for instrumental reasons~ money, keep an eye on younger siblings, for own family to have support such as babysitting. Parentification" ~ daughter becomes parental role, reciprocal role. 68% absent~ strained relationships to father figure. Fathers often non existent alcohol, drugs, violence~ prisons siblings (sisters surrogate moms; brothers gang access) Mothering > crime > incarceration. Grounded theory: paternalistic standards around mothering, if you can"t do it based on standards you are demonized. Intersection of race and class with economic marginality, violence and responsibility for childcare. 70% of women in jail have minor children, few facilities have programs that facilitate and. Easier for women who are federally incarcerated to see their children promote proper parenting and child assistance.