Sociology 2235 Study Guide - Nuclear Family, Feminist Theory, Single Parent

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Divide and classify diff forms of fam life. Family performs 2 essential functions: primary socialization: learn norms and values of society at a young age in family, stabilisation: maintaining routine, keeping us as fully functioning members of society (adult) Estimated half of marriages will end in divorce. Numbers went from 30,000 per year to 150,000 present day. 20-30% women of childbearing age are predicted to not have children. 1/5 live in lone parent household, mostly women. Become much more externally restricted with their children (playing outside) Old: focus on the family, functions of the family, family roles (distinct gender/age roles) New: focus on families, family outcomes, how family relationships work in everyday life. Plastic identity: we can begin to make choices about who we are and who to become. Consumerism: market focused society-replace old models with new. Continuity: centrality of family life for people is still the same (focus has been on change)

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