SOCIOL 1A06 Study Guide - Final Guide: Arlie Russell Hochschild, Collective Ownership, Noncustodial Parent
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Married, common-law or single parent (opposite/same sex) with children living in same residence. Group of 2+ persons (opposite/same sex) living in same residence; related by blood, marriage, common-law or adoption. Children(cid:480)s status; previously married with their parents are counted as part of that family. Monolithic bias: one ideal (cid:485)normal type(cid:486); usually nuclear family. Concept of family must be fluid and universal as it creates social policies and our placement in social institutions. Purpose: increase labour force for production and meet social needs. 2005: bill c-38/civil marriage act: legalized same sex marriages. Line between marriage and cohabitation is unclear. Cohabitation is highest in quebec; promotes gender equality. Only occurred from adultery, desertion, imprisonment and 3 year separation. 1985: (cid:485)no fault(cid:486): (cid:4560) divorce rate within 2 years due to reduced waiting time period of 1 year and granted 3 years post-separation; move towards individualism. 1997: child support calculated based on income of non-custodial parent + accounts for cost of living.