SOC244H5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Marxist Feminism, Nuclear Family, Pater Familias
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Lecture 1: introduction to the study of family theoretical approaches. The family is a social group characterized by common residence, economic cooperation, and reproduction . Doesn"t fully represent contemporary families divorced/separated families, gay couples, stepparents, etc. Now-married couple (w/ or w/o children), a couple living common-law (w/ or w/o children), or a lone parent of any marital status (w/ at least 1 child) living in the same dwelling. A couple living common-law may be of opposite or same sex. Children in a census family include grandchildren living w/ grandparents but w/ no parents present. People who share a dwelling, who are related by blood, marriage, or legal adoption. People who share a dwelling, whether or not they are related by blood, marriage, or legal adoption. Economic, political, and social impacts on the family. Ferdinand tonnies: gemeinschaft (intimate community, shared sense of connection) and gesellschaft (impersonal and distant community)
