[SOCIOL 111AC] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (35 pages long)
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Why do we have more divorce rates and transitions in the u. s. : american cultural contradictions , cherlin argues that these problems come from american culture. European countries either value and focus on marriage, or individualism. In the us, we value both at the same time. But not both: americans emphasize marriage and individualism. Pursue personal growth and be free from obligations of society that you don"t want to uphold. A way to figure out yourself, your desires and needs, and putting that first. U. s. cultural models for family: marriage, marriage is the best way to live one"s family life, marriage should be a permanent and loving relationship, marriage is sexually exclusive. Divorce should be a last resort: individualism. People make choices throughout their lives about the kind of life they want. If you are unsatisfied with a relationship you are justified in ending it. together. Baca zinn: social science theorizing for latino families in the age of.
