KP211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Enculturation
18 Jan 2019
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Structural-functional view: what is the impact of the family on sports, how does the family aid in social cohesion. What does the data say: journal article methods and nding, operationalizing the family. A socially recognized group that forms an emotional connection and serves as an economic unit of society: usually joined by blood, marriage or adoption, strong primary group connection. Maintain emotional ties over long period of time. Performs a vital role in society: provide for one another physical, emotional and social well-being, teach the important values and virtues to function in society. How does the family function to achieve social stability. Sexual/reproductive: regulates sexual activity, ensure the survival of society. Educational: primary agent of socialization and enculturation. Follow cultural and social norms, values, beliefs and attitudes. How to operationalize family life: family structure. Types of families: married couples, singles, cohabiters, same-sex. Size of families: no children, many children, adopted children.
