SOC 2103 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Femininity, Labor Rights, Binge Drinking
13 Sep 2016
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Objectives - to consider theoretical views of the family, along with their strengths and weaknesses, and to review ways researchers study families. Provide us with critical analysis, critical thought into why societies and families act the way they do. Micro level - individual perspective of the family. No theory alone explains family life in its entirety. = triangulation - using multiple theories to explain. Structural functionalism (macro) - comes from the 40s/50s: more classical, a bit outdated. Stabilization of adult personalities (teaching norms instilled within members) Reproduction (not necessarily a function - families do not need to procreate to function) Emotional support (clothing, housing: strengths: analyzes organization, structure, makes links, each family unit is a part of society - miniature society, they like harmony, equilibrium. Feelings of connectedness, rebellion, suicide (too much pressure: limitations. It"s not clear at explaining why families and society change - theory that likes equilibrium, harmony, mutual co-operation.
