SOCIOL 1A06 Quiz: sociology notes for quiz 2.docx

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Definitions of family shape government social policy and inform the decisions we make about how to live our lives. Your child or the child of your spouse or common-law partner. Policies that assume financial support (i. e. filial responsibility laws) Policies can deter relationship formation - assuming men providing for women? welfare policy weakened families (prohibited 3 gen. house hold) Defining marriage same sex marriage *chapter 18 society in question. Families are socially constructed and change over time and place. Inclusive definitions emphasizing social reproduction-(caring work involved in families) like grocery shopping for your fam jam. The sexual division of labor is key- mean and women are interdependent. Gender based inequalities-because women are dependent on men. Impact of industrialization: influenced by marx, families were no longer units of production, but units of consumption house holds become units of consumption. Emergence of private property resulted in control over women s fidelity. Control women s sexuality so mans money goes to their children.

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