Sociology 2235 Study Guide - Final Guide: Gay Dad, Coparenting, Working Parent
25 Apr 2013
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3 dominant views of parenthood: parenthood comes naturally (not necessary true) Books counter this, parents don"t get support with parenting or how to parent: parenting is easy its not, it"s a skill hardest but most rewarding job , parenting is a private responsibility actually raising the next generation. Value of child raising is not very high. A number of social changes have occurred including: High rates of divorce and single parenting (ideal is 2 parents) *parents divorce when young= delayed reaction and impacts child"s ability to have trusting relationships. *its hard to be a single parent fewer activities shared between parents and children. Less face to face interaction in families. Social construction of family life: according to social constructionists family forms socially and historically constructed. Meaning of gender, family, motherhood, and fatherhood: changes with culture and historical contexts in response to economic and social forces. Need to understand: structural constraints, like education and workplace cultural definitions and practices.
