SOCIOL 1 Lecture 11: The Family
Document Summary
Divorce, nonmarital births, and cohabitation has increased over the past 60 years. David popenoe argues this is related to underlying social problems. Removing men from childrearing is particularly problematic. Argues the traditionalist view perpetuates segregation of the sexes is more appropriate for raising children. Stacey: post-modern families are better suited to meet the challenges of the current economy and. Popenoe: a mother and father are necessary for a child"s development. Suggests gendered socialization is important and inevitable. Post-modern family: single mothers, blended families, cohabitating couples, lesbian/gay. Post-modern family in a post-modern economy partners, dual-career families, families with a breadwinning mom or stay-at-home dad. Loss of union-protected jobs and loss of jobs from recession. Monogamy: a form of marriage in which each married partner is allowed only one spouse at a. Polygamy: a form of marriage in which a person may have two or more spouses simultaneously given time.
