SOC303H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Talcott Parsons, Symbolic Interactionism, Martial Power
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Chapter 1 introduction to diversity in canada"s families variations in forms, definitions and. Satellite families or satellite children: first used in 1980s to describe chinese families who immigrated to canada, the parents or usually the husband returned to their country of origin, while the children and sometimes spouses live in canada. Boomerang children or velcro kids: refers to young adults who leave their parents home for work or school but later return to live with their parents because of debt, change in career direction, changing marital status. Child launch: refers to the early adult transition phase which children leaves their parent"s home. Nuclear family: typically includes a couple and their children sharing the same household, this also includes one parent and his/her child(ren, refers to a family structure where children and parents live in two household, usually. Household: refers to a household shared by several generation (i. e) grandparents, aunts, uncles, a group of people who shares the same house.
