Sociology 1021E Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Endogamy, Incest, Earthbound

• School: Western University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: Sociology 1021E
• Professor: Daphne Heywood

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Functions of the family: reproductive, protection, socialization transmit norms, regulation of sexual behaviour, affection and companionship serve emotional needs; safe and secure, provide social status as(cid:272)(cid:396)i(cid:271)ed status; effe(cid:272)t (cid:272)hild(cid:396)e(cid:374)"s oppo(cid:396)tu(cid:374)ities. *religious training, education, and recreational outlets that used to be provided by the family are now sought out in other places in society. Interactionist view: focuses on the micro level of family and other intimate relationships. Interested in how individuals interact with each other, whether they are cohabiting partners or long-term married couples. Internet or arrangements: courtship is influenced by norms of society. Increasing amount of people starting to resemble each other. Racial and ethnic differences: u(cid:271)o(cid:396)di(cid:374)ate status of (cid:396)a(cid:272)ial a(cid:374)d eth(cid:374)i(cid:272) (cid:373)i(cid:374)o(cid:396)ities a(cid:374)d ca(cid:374)ada"s a(cid:271)o(cid:396)igi(cid:374)al people has profound affects on the family life of these groups, more black families were headed by women earning low income. Wednesday, february 3, 2016: ritualistic/ symbolic relationships, actively involved in everyday routine care.